Warehouse Worker

Hawkins Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 3,682,000 - 5,245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD/STD

Job summary

Hawkins Inc. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a warehouse operator to load/unload bulk and van trailers, fill containers, and perform general warehouse duties. The role requires basic computer skills, forklift operation, and readiness for safety and ER training.

Shift typically runs 7:00am–3:30pm with rotation after training. Expected compensation is $32.40/hr with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD, 401(k) match, ESPP, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Must be able to lift 50–100 sacks regularly.
• Able to operate an industrial forklift safely.
• Willing to obtain 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Able to work weekends and on-call.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks and rail cars.
• Operate motorized lifts.
• Handle, label, and fill containers.
• Test products to ensure quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and area standards.
• Perform inventory counts.
• Participate in emergency response.
• Prepare hazardous materials for DOT shipment.
• Batch blending and IBC washing/reconditioning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Forklift Operation

Emergency Response Training

HAZWOPER training

PPE compliance

Safety training

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months chemical operator experience

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

Jul 20, 2026

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

This position loads bulk and van trailers, fills containers, conducts warehouse work including shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks & rail cars
• Operate motorized lifts
• Handle, label, and fill containers
• Test products to ensure high quality product is made to customer
• Maintain/monitor area standards for cleanliness and operation
• Perform inventory counts
• Participate in emergency response
• Prepare hazardous materials for DOT shipment
• Batch Blending
• IBC washing/reconditioning
• Other duties as required

ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures in terms easily understood by non-technical operators required.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training and participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team in Level A PPE required.
• Ability to achieve and maintain 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification required
• Ability to lift 50-100 sacks and supersacks on a regular basis required.
• Ability to adjust to work schedule, including weekends and on-call, to meet business need
• Minimum of 6 months of previous MRP or ERP experience preferred; prior JD Edwards experience strongly

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
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift when requiredWilling 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

Expected Compensation: $32.40/hr.

Shift Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm with a rotation of 8:30am-5:00pm for a month once trained.

Benefits: 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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All applications must be received online. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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