CDL Driver

CDL Driver - Garland, Texas

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.

Job Summary

Drive finished product, inspect load in trailer, verify count, operate semi-truck. Working hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

Essential Accountabilities

• Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
• Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer to deliver finished products to customers
• Load or assist in loading finished product in trailer
• Unload or assist in unloading finished product from trailer with a forklift, hand truck, or by hand
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leaving
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customers
• Operate semi-truck with trailer according to state laws
• Transport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Chock rear wheels of truck or trailer before loading or unloading takes place
• Remove chocks before driving away from loading/unloading destination
• Obtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping office
• Complete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Remove empty pallets from trailer and place in proper storage location
• Perform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, and air in tires
• Report any maintenance items to supervision immediately
• Assist in keeping the shipping warehouse and outside dock area clean and organized.
• Clean assigned vehicle daily
• Accurately maintain required driver's logs and other appropriate Department of Transportation paperwork
• Use proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques.
• Perform each task in a manner which prevents bodily injury, equipment, and product damage
• Observe all safety and health guidelines
• Other duties may be assigned by supervision
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and overtime

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is strongly preferred

• Speak, read, and comprehend English

• Write legibly in English

• Good physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis

• Must have a valid CDL license for the state applied

• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements

• Must pass substance abuse screening according to company policy

• Requires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment

Physical Requirements

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role it requires the ability to: stand occasionally, walk frequently, frequent use of hands (reach with hands and arms), view computer monitor, use telephone, speak and listen frequently. The role requires occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter noise level typical of that of an office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic. May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the day. May be required to work in a confined area and sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

EEO Statement

Smurfit Westrock is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Westrock also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Westrock operates.

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