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

Hawkins Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL Bulk Tanker Driver to maintain a structured route, load/unload trucks, and deliver products safely and on time. You will handle equipment operations, paperwork, and routine vehicle maintenance while adhering to company SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires 1–3 years of bulk driving, a valid Class A CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, and the ability to drive a manual transmission. Travel ranges 0–20% and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous Class A bulk driving experience required
• Currently holding a Class A CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
• Ability to drive manual transmission required
• Satisfactory driving records
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required; prior MRP or ERP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites
• Knowledge of equipment and process operations for handling, storing, shipping and transporting hazardous materials per DOT standards
• Accurately complete required documentation in paper form and/or on computer (shipping/receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, inspection reports)
• Provide routine maintenance and inspection of vehicles and equipment
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Comply with product quality and safety standards and report incidents
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs
• Operate independently while following SOPs and environmental, safety and health regulations
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Class A CDL

Bulk tanker

Manual transmission

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP experience preferred

Job 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.

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.

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.

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

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