Delivery Driver

Hawkins Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 68,769,792 - 74,500,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Spring, Texas is seeking a motivated Load/Delivery Associate for our Water Treatment division. You will load and unload trucks and deliver products to customer sites safely and on time.

Requirements include a Highschool diploma, 1–3 years of driving experience, Class B CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, a clean driving record, basic computer skills, and forklift operation when needed; travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of driving experience required.
• Currently holding a Class B CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record and strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; prior MRP/ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites.
• Know how to operate, maintain, and handle equipment (forklift, hose, pump) and hazardous materials per DOT standards.
• Complete shipping/receiving paperwork and inventory documentation accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and report safety incidents to supervisors.

Skills

CDL

HAZMAT endorsement

Driving experience

Communication

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Forklift operation

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 our Water Treatment business 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.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

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

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
• 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

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:

Travel varies from 0% - 20%

Expected Compensation:

$24.00-26.00/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/

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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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