Warehouse Operator

Univar Solutions; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical distributor is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage the shipping and receiving of hazardous materials. Responsibilities include operating a forklift, preparing product orders, and maintaining the warehouse. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, focuses on safety, and can lift heavy items regularly. This position offers market-aligned pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Total Rewards package

Diverse benefits offering

Employee Resource Networks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated focus on safety and ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs regularly.
• Ability to read, write, count, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Shipping & receiving of hazardous chemicals.
• Loads and unloads company trucks.
• Maintains warehouse facility and equipment.

Skills

Safety focus

Basic math skills

Forklift operation

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.

What you’ll do:

• Shipping & receiving of hazardous chemicals
• Bulk liquid transfer
• Prepares product orders for customers to include custom blending and packaging.
• Some 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 the company’s procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• 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
• Cleans and maintains warehouse/tank farm and equipment.
• Adheres to company quality processes, as applicable.
• Assists to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner, as applicable.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• Follow all company policies, rules, and guidelines.
  
  
  

What you’ll need:

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

Where you'll work:

16 Kyle Avenue Mount Pearl, NL, A1N4R5

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.