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

Hawkins, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL Bulk Tanker Driver to operate a structured route, load and unload trucks, and deliver products safely and on time. The role requires manual transmission, DOT compliance, and the ability to handle hazardous materials with proper endorsements.

Responsibilities include documenting shipments, performing basic vehicle maintenance, and upholding safety and quality standards. Travel varies 0-20% with compensation of $33.85/hour and potential overtime to $100k+/yr.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Class A bulk driving experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.
• Satisfactory driving records.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office required; prior MRP/ERP experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to internal and external customer sites.
• Know equipment and processes for handling hazardous materials per DOT standards.
• Complete shipping/receiving paperwork and related records.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to product quality and safety standards and report safety incidents.
• Communicate safety and equipment needs to supervisor or manager.
• Operate SOPs and comply with environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

1-3 years driving experience

Manual transmission driving

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP experience

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:

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.

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:

• 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. (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, 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.