About this role

Local Class A CDL Driver

Houston, MS, United States

Job Description

Position Title: Local CDL Truck Driver

Pay Rate: $0.5114 per mile after completing orientation and on-site training (pay during orientation/training is $21.61/hour)

Sign on Bonus: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months,

Category/Shift: Monday – Friday days (some Saturdays as needed)

Physical Location: Houston Container 511 Third St. Houston, MS 38851

The Job You Will Perform:

Perform pre-trip inspections of Tractors and trailers consisting of approx. 15 minutes of walking, squatting, and bending to perform safety inspections.
Complete paperwork, signing Bill of Ladings, completing a “Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report”, approximately 5 minutes.
Working on on-board computer as a means of completing “Driver’s daily driving logs”, approximately 10 minutes during the course of the day.
Climbing in and out of Tractor as needed.
Hand cranking landing gear to hook and unhook trailers.
Hooking and unhooking air lines and electrical lines.
Opening and closing trailer doors.
Spotting trailers to docks.
International Paper drivers are not required to load or unload product. All product is loaded and unloaded with the aid of forklifts. No touch freight.
Follow all posted speed limits.
Follow all Federal, State, and local DOT regulations.

You Will Bring:

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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

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 125 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; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (phone number).

Local Class A CDL Driver