Truck Driver 2

Position Title:           Truck Driver 2

Pay Rate:                   $29.19/hr

Category/Shift:        Hourly Full-Time (7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday)

Physical Location:    2425 Terminal Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55113

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Safely operate assigned vehicle along a designated route collecting recyclable materials from commercial customers in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations 

• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections, reporting any safety concerns

• Attend daily safety-tool box meetings

• Obtain daily work schedule, BOL’s

• Courteously interact with customers and dispatcher to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner

• Maintain communication throughout the day with dispatcher accommodating route changes as needed

• Ensure all pick-up, delivery and vehicle condition reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner

• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement 

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards, including cleaning and trash removal from cab of truck 
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Valid Class B CDL (REQUIRED)

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must have 1 to 2 years of verifiable driving experience 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Must be able to read, speak and write enough English to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records

• Ability to operate/monitor the following equipment: Box Van, Roll On-Roll Off for Compactor Tubes and Drop Boxes 

• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Current DOT Medical card

• Air Brakes Endorsement 

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and criminal background check

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Good time management skills

• Pride in reliability and working with a team

• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed

• Comfortable backing, maneuvering and parking a tractor trailer

• Must be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution, location and security

• Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc.

• On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected

• Must be able to safely operate pallet jack, to load and unload your truck

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.