Clamp Truck Driver

Clamp Truck 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.

Starting Pay: $20.50, once qualified $21.66/hr+

Shift: 3rd shift M-F 11:00pm-7:00am or 2nd shift M-F 3:00p-11:00p overtime and weekends as needed

The opportunity:

Clamp Truck Operators play a critical role in our production process. They are responsible for unloading paper rolls from trucks and railcars, stacking roll stock, maintaining an organized workspace, and loading rolls into industrial machines. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The job is fast-paced, requires attention to detail, and a relentless focus on safety.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Primary job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Follow all safety rules and procedures and actively participate in the plant's safety culture
• Load/unload production machines, trailers, and railcars utilizing onboard computers (Thors)
• Perform safety inspections for trailers, docks, and dock plates
• Utilize proper PPE for equipment safety checks and changing propane tanks
• Alert supervisors to product quality issues
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in the workspace
• Perform various other duties as needed

What you need to succeed:

Minimum 2 years of experience operating a power industrial machine (PIT) prior experience at a paper mill or corrugated facility strongly preferred

Knowledge of scanning systems

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English

Ability to read materials to understand and apply content, such as instruction manuals and procedure manuals.

Understanding of how to read shipping tags and shipping manifests

Able to perform basic math

Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other safety gear as required (We will provide any necessary)

Ability sit/drive continuously with occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, bending, climbing, and grasping.

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Ability to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment (hot or cold)

Experience with inventory software preferred

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

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• 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.

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.