Chemical Delivery Driver

Hawkins, Inc.; Galena (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

LTD/STD and more

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Delivery Driver to load and unload trucks and deliver products to customer sites across the Central United States. You will be responsible for DOT-compliant handling of hazardous materials, accurate paperwork, and routine vehicle maintenance.

The role requires a Class B CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, 1–3 years driving experience, and the ability to operate safely in a manufacturing/chemical environment. Travel is 0–20% and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years previous driving experience required.
• Currently holding a Class B CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving records.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites.
• Know equipment and processes for handling, storing, shipping and transporting hazardous materials per DOT standards.
• Complete required shipping/receiving paperwork and inventory/inspection reports.
• Provide routine maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and safety compliance.

Skills

Delivery experience

Safety/compliance

Communication

MS Office

MRP/ERP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B

Tanker endorsement

Hazmat endorsement

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

About Hawkins
Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

Position Summary

Load and unload trucks to deliver products in a safe, timely and courteous manner.

The Delivery Driver is responsible for

Duties And Responsibilities

• Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites
• Responsible for knowing the equipment (forklift, hose, pump, etc.) and process operations of handling, storing, shipping and transporting hazardous materials compliant with DOT standards
• Accurately complete required documentation in paper form and/or on a computer, including shipping and receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, inspection reports, etc.
• Provide routine minor maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications).
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s and
• Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years previous driving experience required
• Currently holding a Class B CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
• Satisfactory driving records
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

Travel

Travel varies from 0% - 20%

Expected Compensation

$29.00-30.50/hr. + 5% Bonus Eligibility

Benefits

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• LTD/STD and more
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.