Commercial Driver

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity:

The Commercial Driver position will be at the Harrison Arkansas Warehouse and serve as the secondary driver. When needed, the commercial driver will drive the company tractor and trailer to deliver products to our customers. Driver routes will typically be 4-10 stops per route, will require the driver to unload via lift gate with pallet jack, and transport/place palletized product inside the customers’ location. Drivers will be expected to use ELD and log all activity and follow all state and federal regulations. Routes are generally <150 miles round trip but could be longer including interstate depending on DC location.

Pay Rate: $27/hour

Location: Harrison, AR 72601

How you will impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock : 

• Primarily assist with warehouse operator duties and responsibilities by transferring materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Move outgoing products using hand trucks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
• Perform Commercial Driver duties when necessary
• Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
• Always organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety.
• Sweep, mop and perform other routine maintenance.
• Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of products and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Operate mobile apps on phone for ELD and proof of delivery.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery.
• Follow all safety rules for equipment and material handling as required by DOT, OSHA and Company safety program.
• Ensure all orders are delivered in good condition and in full as per the bill of lading.
• Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns.
• Utilize material handling equipment, such hand trucks.

What you need to succeed:

• Forklift experience and certification
• Current CDL Class A license
• One or more years’ experience as a warehouse operator preferred.
• No preventable motor vehicle violations within last 12 months
• Current medical certification card.
• One or more years’ experience driving a tractor trailer.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written
• Basic computer literacy preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours of time without assistance.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds repeatedly and without assistance or equipment.
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Benefits include:  

• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision 
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match 
• Paid vacation time & holidays 
• Life Insurance & AD&D 
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.