Delivery Driver

Hawkins Inc; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

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 deliver products safely to customer sites in a timely, courteous manner. You will operate equipment, complete paperwork, and ensure compliance with DOT standards while maintaining vehicle readiness.

The role requires a Class B CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, 1–3 years of driving experience, and strong communication skills in a manufacturing/chemical environment.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years driving experience.
• Class B CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office proficiency; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks to deliver products to customer sites on schedule.
• Know equipment and processes for handling hazardous materials per DOT standards.
• Accurately complete shipping/receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, and inspection reports.
• Provide routine maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Apply product quality and safety standards and report incidents accordingly.
• Communicate safety, compliance, and equipment needs to supervisors.
• Operate independently while adhering to SOPs and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Hazmat Endorsement

Driving experience

Communication skills

MS Office

ERP experience

Manufacturing environment

Education

Highschool diploma

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Hawkins, Inc.is a trusted and well-known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We have opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with ourWater Treatmentbusiness segment. Our route sales/delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to our customers in 27+ states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, and industries like oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers.

To learn more about Hawkins Water Treatment and the sales, delivery and warehouse positions, watch this short video .

This role requires two overnight runs per month.

ABOUT THE JOB

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

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
• 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

ABOUT YOU

• 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:

This role requires two overnight runs per month.

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

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.

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