Hazmat Driver
Company Overview:
Kush Bottles, Inc. is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry. We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptionally quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!
Founded in 2010 as a packaging and supplies company for dispensaries and growers, Kush Bottles regularly services more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. The company has facilities in the largest U.S. cannabis markets and a local sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market.
The company offers a unique, exciting and high energy environment for its employees to develop professionally while being a part of one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Kush Bottles was recently ranked #774 on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America and has been featured in media nationwide, including CNBC, Los Angeles Times, TheStreet.com, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.
Job Summary
Kush Bottles is looking for a Certified Hazardous Materials Driver focused on the delivery efforts of the company when it comes to hydrocarbons. The goal is to provide safe and efficient delivery of all gases and materials as ordered by customers. Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to loading and unloading of trucks, driving, delivery, and procurement of all key necessary documentation and paperwork: as well as inventory management. Driver should be fully certified to handle and transport hazardous materials and must maintain compliance in maintaining key documentation surrounding mandatory driving certifications for this role.
Receives Direction From:
Operations Manager/Director of Operations
Provides Direction to:
No supervisory responsibilities
Examples of Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Safe, responsible and efficient delivery/handling of all hazardous materials per each and every delivery
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Consistent communication with warehouse facilities and distribution hubs in order to communicate logistics of and gas procurement
- Effective communication with customer pertaining to delivery route and arrival timing
- Procurement of delivery/packing documentation as well as customer signatures on all deliveries to confirm product delivery
- Adherence to cash management procedures including cash receipts slips and cash log books in order to track and manage all applicable activity
- Provide Operations Manager with all delivery/cash documentation to ensure preservation by appropriate parties
- Understanding and familiarity with different types of gases, blends, solvents, and materials provided by Kush for extraction methods
- Follow-up with customer including: showing appreciation for business, inquiries into additional business needs and/or upselling, and reporting such communication back to Operations Manager and appropriate parties
- Inventory and yard management in accordance with warehousing hub policies and procedures
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Occasional and periodic evaluations of inventories at satellite hubs
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Generate sales leads and referrals when possible and report information to Operations Managers and other Sales Representatives as needed
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Minor maintenance and repair of equipment
Qualifications Guidelines
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Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
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Current D.O.T. Medical Certificate
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Any certifications related to the job duties listed above
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Extensive experience effectively using several types of hand tools
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Extensive experience performing physically demanding work assignments
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Experience working with chemicals and/or cleaning products
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Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
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Strong positive and can do attitude
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Strong commitment to safety
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Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks
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Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and information
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Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction
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Ability to quickly adapt to changes in work assignments and environments
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Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
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Strong customer service
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Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong reasoning, analytic thinking and problem solving skills
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Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
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Knowledge and know how to use computers with the ability to quickly learn software
Necessary Special Requirements
The following conditions must be met and maintained in order to be employed and to continue employment at Kush Bottles in this position:
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May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test), and D.O.T physical through our medical provider, as well as random and post accident drug and alcohol screening
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Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays
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Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency
Education/training/experience:
- Prior experience in a Hazardous Materials driving/delivery role
- Possession of all key licenses and certifications necessary for transportation authorization when it comes to Hazardous Materials
- Clean and dependable personal driving record
- Awareness and understanding regarding all regulatory laws surrounding proper handling of applicable hazardous materials
Knowledge of:
- Hydrocarbon gases, solvents, and materials as requested by customers and provided by Kush Bottles
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Basic principles when it comes to cash management and recordkeeping
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email capabilities in order to review, respond, and provide key documentation to other parties
Physical Standards:
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This position requires frequently sitting/driving in truck for long stretches of time
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Operating a Hazardous Materials truck with lift gate
- Handling of 100-180 lbs. gas tanks/cylinders in terms of moving them on/off truck
- Operation of pallet jack at times and as needed by customers/warehouse facility
Kush Bottles offers a competitive compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits in addition to various paid time off and equity opportunity! We believe in our workforce having a personal interest as stakeholders in order to encourage ownership in the overall success of the company.
Kush Bottles is an equal opportunity employer striving to create a diverse workforce and will make reasonable accommodations as necessary for qualified applicants.
Additional Info:
Company Website: http://www.kushbottles.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kushbottles
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kushbottles
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kushbottles
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kush-bottles