Blind Inc.

Description ABOUT HAWKINS Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, 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. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/ ABOUT THE JOB Responsibilities: Perform general facility and equipment repairs which may include boiler, HVAC, compressors, pumps, welding, pipe fitting, construction, and facilities duties Participate as a lead or support role in capital projects Maintain preventive maintenance program and spare parts inventory Maintain/monitor plant and work area 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). ABOUT YOU High school diploma or equivalent required Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals required Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment required, previous experience handling chemicals is preferred. Previous forklift operation required; equipment (skid steer, backhoe, snowplow) preferred Computer skills (MS Office) required, MRP (JDEdwards) and preventative maintenance program experience preferred Ability to obtain required boilers license and/or DOT medical card where required Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, frequently. Must be able to pull/push equipment and/or piping weighing up to 100 pounds into position for 1 -2 minutes up to 40 times a day. Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day. Able to climb ladders and work at heights Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions; snow, rain, wind, and high humidity. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day ref 2025-080 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) Hawkins, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.