Warehouse Operator

Univar Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical distributor in Edmonton is seeking a Warehouse Operator to manage shipping and receiving of hazardous materials. The role involves preparing product orders, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing manual warehouse duties. Applicants should have a high school diploma and must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs while following detailed instructions. Join a company committed to safety, diversity, and community well-being.

Benefits

Paid training and development programs

Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities

Education allowance

Competitive salary and benefits, including medical and dental

Qualifications

• Demonstrated focus on safety and ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong mathematical skills and basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving of hazardous chemicals.
• Prepares product orders for customers, including custom blending and packaging.
• Loads and unloads company trucks and customer vehicles using a forklift.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Strong mathematical skills

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Focus on safety

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Place Where People Matter

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

About the position

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the Warehouse operator is responsible for performing all duties as required.

Warehouse Operator

What we offer

• Paid training and development programs at every level
• Global career advancement and mentoring opportunities
• Education allowance
• Competitive salary, benefits to include; employer paid medical & dental, short term andlong term disability coverage, pension with employer matched contributions
• Employee Resource Networks that are advocating for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the company

Where you'll work

1720 106th Ave
Edmonton, AB T6P 1X9

What you'll do

• Shipping & receiving of hazardous chemicals
• Bulk liquid transfer from rail to tank or truck

• Prepares product orders for customers to include custom blending and packaging
• Outdoor work required in various weather conditions
• Ability to operate a lift truck or forklift according to company procedures
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training
• Performs manual warehouse/tank farm duties as assigned or advised.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to company’s procedures and requirements.
• Places hazardous materials or waste into appropriate containers.
• Receives, unloads and places into storage hazardous waste received from off-site generators; completes inspections and paperwork associated with receiving and storing hazardous waste.
• Properly manages hazardous waste while inside container storage area or otherwise under company responsibility or controls.
• Prepares for shipment and loads hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling/disposal facilities; completes paperwork and inspections associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Packaging into drum and totes
• Adheres to company quality processes, as applicable.
• Performs all other duties as required.

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent working experience.
• Demonstrated focus on safety, and an ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong mathematical, and basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Forklift operation experience an asset.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.