CDL Driver

General Information

Job ID
ATR65964

Posting Job Title
Class A CDL Driver

Locations
NC Mebane

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
28-Aug-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

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 Class A CDL Driver / Shipping & Warehouse Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation, receipt, storage, and shipment of finished goods and materials such as rolls, corrugated products, and corner boards. This role supports plant operations by ensuring accurate deliveries, verifying shipments, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining inventory accuracy, and operating powered industrial equipment. A typical day includes transporting materials between locations, supporting customer deliveries, validating shipping documentation and barcode accuracy, staging products for shipment, performing inventory activities, and maintaining housekeeping and 5S standards while upholding Smurfit Westrock core values, safety expectations, and quality requirements.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Transport finished goods and raw materials safely while complying with all DOT regulations and company safety requirements.
• Load, unload, stage, and relocate products and materials using forklifts and other approved equipment.
• Verify manifests, case labels, barcodes, and shipping documentation to ensure accurate customer shipments and prevent product mix-ups.
• Support internal and external deliveries while maintaining excellent service levels and meeting delivery schedules.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory adjustments, and stock verification activities using Radius and other systems.
• Wrap and band finished goods pallets as needed to ensure secure shipment.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and condition.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations and ensure products are stored correctly within racking systems.
• Follow all SQF, safety, quality, and operational procedures and actively participatein safety programs.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards and complete additional duties assigned by management.

What you need to succeed:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain or maintain forklift/lift truck certification.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with email and warehouse or inventory systems such as AS400.
• Ability to use calculators, tape measures, rulers, and other basic measurement tools.
• Ability to accurately load, unload, receive, ship, and inventory materials.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse activities.
• Commitment to workplace safety, DOT compliance, SQF requirements, and company policies.
• Preferred: Previous experience in shipping, warehousing, logistics, inventory control, or manufacturing environments.

Safety Requirements:

• Wear required PPE including safety glasses, steel/composite toe shoes, hearing protection, hair nets, beard nets, bump caps, and gloves as required.
• Follow all safety policies, Safety Absolutes, S.T.E.P. (Stop, Think, Evaluate and Plan), and safety participation programs.
• Use the Let's Talk Safety intervention process to help maintain a safe working environment.

Essential and Physical Requirements:

• Drive commercial vehicles and transport materials safely.
• Sit for extended periods while operating vehicles or completing computer-based tasks.
• Load, unload, wrap, band, and move materials and finished goods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Walk throughout shipping, warehousing, and production areas as needed.

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are foundational to daily work.

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


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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.