Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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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 across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

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Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on cars, trucks, and off‑road equipment in a safe, efficient, quality minded and customer focused manner.

• Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on cars, trucks, and off‑road equipment in a safe, efficient, quality minded and customer focused manner.
• Perform operation test prior to repairs to verify complaint
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturers specifications including engines, transmissions and clutches, suspension and steering, fuel and ignition (gas and diesel), electrical systems, brakes, and HVAC systems
• Follow paper‑flow procedures including documenting correct mileage/hours, save and tag all warranty and core parts, document all repairs on work order using complaint, cause, and correction format, follow parts ordering/billing procedures.
• Perform final operational test on all vehicles to quality‑check all repairs
• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment to maximize the safety, productivity, and life of the unit.
• Perform DOT inspections and maintain certification
• Perform preventive maintenance on trucks such as fluid changes, lubrications, safety inspections, and brake repairs.
• Examine vehicle to determine if any additional safety or repair work is needed.
• Prepare vehicle to be put into service
• Maintain fleet maintenance files
• 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
• Relocate trucks within the Region as needed and fill in for emergency deliveries as a backup Delivery Driver
• 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.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written channels.
• A high school diploma and equivalent experience is the absolute minimum required supplemented by specialized vehicle and equipment repair courses applicable to diesel and gas maintenance and repair.
• Computer skills (MS Office) required, and MRP (JDEdwards) experience preferred.
• Ability to operate an industrial forklift required; previous experience preferred.
• CDL Class A or B preferred, with ability to obtain tanker and HAZMAT endorsements.

• 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
• Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

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$25.00-$29.00+ 5% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit:

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.