Warehouse & Delivery Associate

Hawkins Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

LTD/STD

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is a trusted leader in the chemical industry with 80+ years of service. We seek a Warehouse & Delivery Associate for our Water Treatment segment to maintain the branch warehouse, support route sales reps, and occasionally deliver orders.

Paid on-the-job training is provided. This role offers opportunities for career growth and varied hours, with competitive hourly compensation and a 5% bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate an industrial forklift; experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat, tanker and airbrakes endorsements (we will assist in training).
• Ability to perform basic computer functions such as email and data entry for inventory using our JDE system.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all warehouse duties: pick, pack, prepare and ship orders per DOT requirements.
• Load/unload product by truck; inspect and fill chemical containers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts and variance resolution.
• Provide back-up support to sales: driving, delivering, and customer service.
• Follow safety procedures and operate equipment in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE system

Class B CDL with hazmat, tanker & airbrakes endorsements

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse & Delivery Associate to join our team. This role contributes to the success of the branch and offers career growth opportunities. Working with the team and also independently, the Warehouse Associate maintains the warehouse area at the branch, supports the Technical Route Sales Representatives, and may also perform some deliveries.

Many aspects of this job are learned through company-provided paid on-the-job training!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all warehouse duties and procedures including pick, pack, prepare and ship all orders according to DOT requirements.
• Load and unload product by truck; inspect and fill chemical containers.
• Perform inspections and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform product rotation, cycle counts, and physical inventory counts. Help resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain/monitor warehouse and office data and ensure upkeep of housekeeping standards.
• May provide back-up support to the sales team, including driving a truck, delivering product, and providing excellent customer service.
• Follow all safety procedures and safely operate motorized and non-motorized equipment/vehicles including double axel tandem truck, forklift and pallet jack. Comply with all applicable Federal, State and Corporate environmental, safety, health regulations and standard operating procedures.

ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate an industrial fork truck required; previous experience preferred
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat, tanker and airbrakes endorsements (we will assist in training - must meet DOT and company requirements)
• Ability to perform basic computer functions such as email and data entry for inventory using our JDE system
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Takes initiative and works well without constant supervision
• Ability to work varied hours, overtime, and provide field support as needed
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally, safely operate a forklift, climb in and out of the truck and enter customer sites repeatedly, reach overhead and perform manual tasks, and work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors in required PPE - all while following safety standards and requirements

Expected Compensation: $24.00-$26.00/hr. + 5% bonus eligibility

Shift Hours: Varies but typically 8:00am-4:30pm

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.