Commercial Driver

The Opportunity: The Class A Commercial Driver position involves driving a 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 products 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. Monday - Friday (7am) - Home every night! The starting rate is $32-$34.50 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 7/30/2026 How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: * Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of products and materials. * Perform vehicle inspections as required. * Operate mobile apps on the 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: * Current CDL Class A license * No preventable motor vehicle violations within the last 12 months * Current medical certification card. * 1 year of experience driving a tractor trailer. * General fluency in English required, verbal and written * Basic computer literacy preferred * High school diploma or equivalent 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. * Lift 50 pounds repeatedly and without assistance or equipment. * 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is usually moderate to noisy.ReferencesVisible links1. http://www.westrock.com/company/careers