Delivery Driver - Water Treatment

Hawkins Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. based in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a reliable driver for their Water Treatment business segment. The role involves delivering products to various customer sites while ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper documentation.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, a Class B CDL, and experience driving in a manufacturing or chemical environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate a forklift are also required.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous driving experience required.
• Currently holding a Class B CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites.
• Responsible for knowing the equipment and process operations.
• Accurately complete required documentation.
• Provide routine minor maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Driving experience

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.

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

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

• High school 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%

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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.