Truck Driver

Drive finished product, inspect load in trailer, verify count, operate semi-truck.Primary Duties Frequently sitting for extended periods of timeSafely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer to deliver finished products to customersLoad or assist in loading finished product in trailerUnload or assist in unloading finished product from trailer with a forklift, hand truck, or by handInspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and it is the correct load before leavingVerify count while truck is being unloaded, as allowed by customersOperate semi-truck with trailer according to state lawsTransport load by required route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulationsChock rear wheels of truck or trailer before loading or unloading takes placeRemove chocks before driving away from loading/unloading destinationObtain shipping bill of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paperwork to shipping officeComplete daily timecard, driver logs, and all other work reports accurately and in a timely mannerRemove empty pallets from trailer and place in proper storage locationPerform daily services such as - checking the oil level, water level, fuel, and air in tiresReport any maintenance items to supervision immediatelyAssist in keeping the shipping warehouse and outside dock area clean and organized.Clean assigned vehicle dailyAccurately maintain required driver's logs and other appropriateDepartment of Transportation paperworkUse proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques.Perform each task in a manner which prevents bodily injury, equipment, and product damageObserve all safety and health guidelinesOther duties may be assigned by supervisionLearn 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. SKNA 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 overtimeJob QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDSpeak, read, and comprehend EnglishWrite legibly in EnglishGood physical condition, i.e. able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basisMust have a valid CDL license for the state appliedMust meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirementsMust pass substance abuse screening according to company policyRequires a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of a tractor-trailer and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipmentAbout Smurfit Kappa Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.EEO StatementSmurfit Kappa 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 Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.

Created: 2025-03-12