Chemical Operator - Richmond, VA

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can kickstart your career in a collaborative environment! In this role, you'll be responsible for mixing and packaging products, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in the warehouse. With a focus on sustainability and diversity, this position offers opportunities for growth and development while being part of a team that values your contributions. If you're ready to make an impact and work in a dynamic setting, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Union Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and handle hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and packages products while maintaining inventory levels.
• Loads and unloads trucks, assists in warehouse maintenance.
• Handles hazardous waste and ensures compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Hazardous Materials Handling

cGMP Knowledge

SAP Experience

Job description

Introduction

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

Mixes and packages company products. Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual warehouse 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.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on company's in-plant or off-site emergency response team.
• Places hazardous materials or waste into appropriate containers.
• Receives, unloads, and stores hazardous waste received from off-site generators; completes inspections and paperwork related to hazardous waste handling.
• Handles hazardous waste accurately within storage areas or under company responsibility.
• Prepares hazardous waste for shipment to recycling/disposal facilities and completes related duties.
• Cleans and maintains the warehouse and equipment.
• Follows company quality processes and assists in resolving product quality issues.
• Performs other duties as required and adheres to all company policies and guidelines.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry at least 100 pounds.
• Ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. drums onto a dolly.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must test negative on drug tests.
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, and chemicals, requiring safety precautions.

Qualifications Needed

• Ability to operate forklift according to procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements related to FDARP.
• Ability to use respiratory protection equipment.
• Willingness to learn hazardous materials handling with training.
• SAP experience preferred.

Work Location

• 1001 Old Bermuda Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23836

Pay & Benefits

• Salary influenced by experience, education, and location.
• Benefits include health, vision, dental, retirement, and time off; union benefits vary by CBA.

What to Expect

• Work/life flexibility.
• Inclusive, collaborative team environment.
• Targeted annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Company Overview

Univar Solutions is a global distributor of chemicals and ingredients vital to health, safety, and daily life. We support sustainable solutions and promote diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.