Delivery Driver - Class B CDL

Hawkins, Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 43,394,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Fairborn, OH is seeking a dependable Driver for loading, delivery and unloading of products. A CDL is preferred, and the company will assist in obtaining one if needed. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with DOT standards, and accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of driving experience, ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsements, and a clean driving record. Travel varies from 0–20% and compensation is competitive with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years driving experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (21+).
• Currently holding Class B CDL with tanker and Hazmat endorsements preferred.
• Satisfactory driving record required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred.
• Able to pass DOT physical and drug screening.

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.
• Accurately complete shipping, receiving, inventory and inspection paperwork.
• Provide routine minor vehicle and equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Apply product quality and safety standards and report safety incidents.
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs to supervisor or designated back-up.
• Operate in accordance with SOPs and applicable environmental, safety and health regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Safe driving

Basic computer skills

MRP/ERP experience

Manufacturing/chemical experience

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP 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 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

Hawkins is looking for a safe and dedicated Driver to join our team at our Fairborn, OH location. In this role you will be tasked with the loading, delivery, and unloading of products in a safe, timely and courteous manner. While a candidate with a CDL is preferred, no CDL? No problem! We will pay for and work with you to get your CDL!

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 preferred
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (must be 21+ to obtain) and a driving record that meets company requirements
• Currently holding a Class B CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements preferred
• 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
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening

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/

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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.