Driver (Class A CDL) - $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Hawkins • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. is hiring a full-time Driver to load and unload trucks and deliver products safely, on time, and courteously. The role includes delivering to internal and external customer sites and handling, storing, shipping, and transporting hazardous materials in compliance with DOT standards. Drivers complete shipping and receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, inspection reports, and other documentation on paper or by computer; perform routine minor vehicle and equipment maintenance and inspections; and maintain housekeeping standards. The position requires following product quality and safety standards, reporting safety incidents and identified compliance or equipment needs, working independently in accordance with company SOPs and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations, and performing other related duties as needed.

Travel varies from 0% to 20%. Occasional local layovers, typically 1–2 times per month, may require staying in a hotel to complete a delivery route. Expected compensation is $33.85 per hour; overtime earning potential is stated as $100,000 per year or more. The posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of previous Class A CDL driving experience.
• Currently hold a Class A CDL and be able to obtain 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 physical tasks including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling.
• Able to climb and/or work at heights using stairs and ladders.
• Able to wear required PPE and equipment, including safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and a hard hat; chemical suits and hair/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, and wet conditions.
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and deliver products safely, promptly, and courteously 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 shipping and receiving paperwork, inventory sheets, inspection reports, and other documentation on paper or by computer.
• 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, as applicable.
• Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs.
• Operate independently and follow company SOPs and applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety, and health regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• LTD/STD benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED