Delivery Driver - Water Treatment

Hawkins•Wilson, NC

About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. is hiring a Delivery Driver for its Water Treatment business segment. The role involves loading and unloading trucks and delivering products to customer sites safely, promptly, and courteously. Hawkins provides support for employees to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including training. The driver handles and transports hazardous materials in accordance with DOT standards, completes delivery and inventory documentation, and performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance and inspections. The role requires independent work while following company procedures and applicable safety, environmental, and health regulations. Travel varies from 0% to 20%. Expected compensation is $25.00–$27.00 per hour, with eligibility for a 5% bonus.

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 and 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, and a hard hat; chemical suits and hair or beard nets when required.
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.
Able to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet environments.
Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Professionally deliver products to internal and external customer sites.
Know and use equipment such as forklifts, hoses, and pumps, and follow processes for handling, storing, shipping, and transporting hazardous materials in compliance with DOT standards.
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, where applicable.
Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs.
Operate 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.