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.
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ABOUT THE JOB
Load and unload trucks to deliver 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
- Highschool diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years previous driving experience required
- Currently holding a Class B CDL with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
- 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
- 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%
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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 DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)