Warehouse Worker

Hawkins, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Warehouse Worker to load bulk and van trailers, fill containers, and perform shipping/receiving within our chemical handling operations.

The role requires safety-focused performance and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, operate a forklift, and use MS Office. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to communicate complex operations in simple terms.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck.
• Able to complete mandatory safety training and Level A PPE.
• Able to achieve 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Able to lift 50-100 lb sacks regularly.
• Willing to work weekends and on-call as needed.
• 6 months MRP/ERP experience; JD Edwards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload trucks and rail cars.
• Operate motorized lifts.
• Handle, label, and fill containers.
• Test products to ensure quality to spec.
• Maintain area cleanliness and safety 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

Basic computer skills

MS Office

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Forklift operation

HAZWOPER training

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Description

ABOUT HAWKINS

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com/careers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for

DUTIES AND 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 specifications.
• 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

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office required.
• 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 lb. sacks and supersacks on a regular basis required
• Ability to adjust to work schedule, including weekends and on-call, to meet business need required.
• Minimum of 6 months of previous MRP or ERP experience preferred; prior JD Edwards experience strongly 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
• 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:

Not required

Expected Compensation:

$32.40/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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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.