Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com/careers.
ABOUT THE JOB
Hawkins is looking for a Driver to join our team at our East Peoria, IL facility.
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 A or 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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Hawkins offers a competitive compensation and benefit package and is an award-winning employer and organization! Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com. (NASDAQ: HWKN)
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 Disabilities
The 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)