Delivery Driver

Hawkins, Inc.; New Bern, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in the United States seeks a CDL driver to load and unload trucks and deliver products to customer sites with safety and courtesy. You will handle equipment and documents, maintain records, and support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a Class B CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, 1–3 years driving experience, and strong communication; basic MS Office skills and prior manufacturing/chemical exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years driving experience.
• Class B CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office experience preferred.
• Experience in 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, inventory sheets and inspection reports.
• Provide routine maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Report product safety incidents to supervisor/manager.
• Communicate compliance, safety and equipment needs to appropriate personnel.
• Operate independently while following SOPs and regulations.
• Comply with all environmental, safety and health regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving experience

Forklift operation

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Forklift operation

Job 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.

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 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:

$27.00/hr. + 5% Bonus Eligibility

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.

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.