Truck Driver

Job Description

1st

shift position (5am to 1:30pm).

Drive finished product, inspect load in trailer, verify count, operate semi-

truck and/or bobtail.

Primary Duties

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. 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 overtime

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

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.

About 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 Statement

Smurfit 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.

Salary info:

$20 - $25 / hr