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

Hawkins Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,950 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

LTD/STD

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL Bulk Tanker Driver in Minnesota to deliver products to customer sites, load/unload trucks, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires driving a structured route with attention to equipment, paperwork, and safety standards. Qualifier candidates should have 1–3 years of Class A bulk driving experience, a valid CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, and the ability to drive a manual transmission.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous Class A bulk driving experience required.
• Class A CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.
• Satisfactory driving records.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites.
• Know 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 and report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Class A CDL Bulk Tanker Driver position driving a structured route. In this role you will be responsible for loading/unloading trucks and delivering 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
• 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

• 1-3 years previous Class A bulk driving experience required
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Currently holding a Class A CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
• Ability to drive manual transmission required
• 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
• Must be able to occasionally use and wear a respirator for certain chemicals is 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.

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.

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