Commercial Driver

Commercial Driver - Auburn, WA

The Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock is now hiring an experienced Commercial Driver. This role involves driving a company straight truck and tractor and trailer to deliver product 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 product inside the customers\u2019 location. Driver will be expected to use ELD and log all activity and follow all state and federal regulations. Must be flexible for future routes possible overnight to Oregon and/or Washington and possible future Canada route.

How you will impact Packaging Solutions, a Smurfit WestRock Company:

• Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of product and materials.

• Perform vehicle inspections as required.

• Operate mobile apps on 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

• Requires a current DOT Medical Card and a safe driving record

• 3 or more years\u2019 experience driving a tractor trailer and straight truck experience

• General fluency in English required, verbal and written

• Basic computer literacy preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Must be comfortable with occasional overnight routes to parts of Oregon, Idaho, and Washington

• In future, must be willing to occasionally travel to Canada

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.

The starting rate is $31.50 - $33.98 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) and the application window is expected to close by 11/10/2025.

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Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.