Route Delivery Driver

Overview

Route Sales Representative role at Hawkins, Inc. The position combines sales, customer service, delivery and travel throughout the assigned territory. As part of a small, efficient and flexible branch team, each team member is expected to be a strong contributor and help meet objectives of safety, customer satisfaction and sales growth.

• Call on existing and new customers to maintain and grow business through sales efforts, problem‑solving and technical support of chemical products and equipment.
• Develop productive relationships with new and existing customers.
• Efficiently and safely deliver chemical and other products to customers on a company truck (usually a 26,000‑pound straight/box truck).
• Provide “hands‑on” service of equipment, which may include visually inspecting, repairing and adjusting chemical feed equipment.
• Contribute to the overall operations and responsibilities of the branch office, including warehouse functions like shipping, receiving, inventory, etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement (must be 21+ to obtain) and a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug screening.
• Strong communication skills and follow‑through.
• Prior sales experience or the ability to learn.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally, safely operate a forklift, climb in and out of the truck and enter customer sites repeatedly, reach overhead and perform manual tasks, and work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors in required PPE – all while following safety standards and requirements.

Expected Compensation: $60,000‑$70,000. Hawkins offers eligible employees comprehensive benefits, including 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.

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 characteristic protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug‑Free workplace.