Hawkins Chemical Shreveport , LA 71101
Posted 4 days ago
ABOUT HAWKINS
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 Shreveport, LA 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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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.
Hawkins Chemical