Driver (Class A CDL) - $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Hawkins, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD/STD

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL driver to load and unload trucks and deliver products safely to customer sites in the Central United States. You will handle documentation, operate equipment, and maintain vehicle safety and housekeeping while complying with DOT standards.

The role requires 1–3 years of CDL experience, tanker/HAZMAT endorsements, and a clean driving record. Travel ranges up to 20%, with compensation at $33.85 per hour and potential overtime earnings.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Class A CDL driving experience required.
• Currently holding a Class A CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to internal and external customer sites professionally.
• Know equipment and processes for handling, storing, shipping and transporting hazardous materials per DOT standards.
• Complete required shipping, receiving, inventory and inspection paperwork accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and report safety incidents.
• Follow all SOPs and environmental, health and safety regulations.

Skills

Class A CDL driving

Effective communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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/

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

ABOUT YOU:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years previous Class A CDL driving experience required
• Currently holding a Class A 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:

• Ability to drive 1-2 overnights per week
• 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: $33.85/hr.(Earning potential with overtime = 100k/year +)

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
• paid holidays.?

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

Ref. 2026-219

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.