Warehouse & Delivery Associate

Hawkins Careers • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a motivated Warehouse & Delivery Associate to join their Water Treatment business segment. This role contributes to the success of the branch and offers career growth opportunities. The associate will maintain the warehouse area, support Technical Route Sales Representatives, and may perform deliveries. Much of the job is learned through company-provided paid on-the-job training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate an industrial fork truck required
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat, tanker and airbrakes endorsements (training provided; must meet DOT and company requirements)
• Ability to perform basic computer functions such as email and data entry for inventory using our JDE system
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Takes initiative and works well without constant supervision
• Ability to work varied hours, overtime, and provide field support as needed
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally
• Physically able to safely operate a forklift
• Physically able to climb in and out of the truck and enter customer sites repeatedly
• Physically able to reach overhead and perform manual tasks
• Physically able to work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors in required PPE
• Must follow safety standards and requirements

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating an industrial fork truck preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all warehouse duties and procedures including pick, pack, prepare and ship all orders according to DOT requirements.
• Load and unload product by truck; inspect and fill chemical containers.
• Perform inspections and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform product rotation, cycle counts, and physical inventory counts.
• Help resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain/monitor warehouse and office data and ensure upkeep of housekeeping standards.
• May provide back-up support to the sales team, including driving a truck, delivering product, and providing excellent customer service.
• Follow all safety procedures and safely operate motorized and non-motorized equipment/vehicles including double axel tandem truck, forklift and pallet jack.
• Comply with all applicable Federal, State and Corporate environmental, safety, health regulations and standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• LTD/STD
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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