Delivery Driver - Water Treatment

Hawkins; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, LTD/STD

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking delivery drivers to load and unload products for customers in a safe, timely, and courteous manner. The role requires knowledge of equipment, DOT compliance, and accurate documentation. Training for CDL and tanker/HAZMAT endorsements is provided as needed.

Travel ranges 0–20%, with compensation of $25.00-27.00 per hour plus a 5% bonus eligibility. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees and their dependents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks to deliver products.
• Know the equipment and processes for handling, storing, shipping and transporting hazardous materials per DOT standards.
• Complete required shipping, receiving and inventory paperwork accurately.
• Provide routine maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to product quality and safety standards and report safety incidents.
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs to supervisors.
• Operate independently while following SOPs and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Driving experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Highschool diploma

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP

Job description

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.

Ready to take the wheel of your future? We help individuals earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and get the training they need to succeed as Delivery drivers. From getting started with CDL training to preparing for the road, we’re here to help you every step of the way!

ABOUT THE JOB:

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

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years previous driving experience required
• Currently holding a Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL with 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:

$25.00-27.00/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 applications must be received online. 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.