Delivery Driver - Water Treatment

Hawkins•Luling, TX

14h

About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. is hiring a Delivery Driver for its Water Treatment business segment. The role loads and unloads trucks and delivers products to internal and external customer sites safely, on time, and courteously. Hawkins provides support for employees to earn a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and receive training for the role. The driver handles and transports products, including hazardous materials, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and company procedures. The position also involves completing delivery and inventory documentation, inspecting and maintaining vehicles and equipment, maintaining housekeeping standards, following product-quality and safety requirements, and communicating compliance, safety, and equipment needs. Travel varies from 0% to 20%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of previous driving experience.
Currently hold a Class B CDL or be able to obtain a CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.
Satisfactory driving record.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Able to perform extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling.
Able to climb or work at heights using stairs and ladders.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, gloves, a hard hat, and, when required, chemical suits and a hair/beard net.
Able to safely operate an industrial forklift when required.
Willing and able to meet grooming requirements, including those for respirator use and SQF-certified environments.
Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery and in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior MRP or ERP experience.
Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks and deliver products to internal and external customer sites safely, promptly, and courteously.
Know and operate equipment such as forklifts, hoses, and pumps, and follow processes for handling, storing, shipping, and transporting hazardous materials in compliance with DOT standards.
Accurately complete required paper and computer documentation, including shipping and receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, and inspection reports.
Perform routine minor maintenance and inspections of vehicles and equipment.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Apply product-quality and safety standards and report product-safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated backup when applicable.
Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs.
Work safely and independently while following company standard operating procedures and applicable federal, state, and corporate environmental, safety, and health regulations.
Perform other related duties as needed.