Production Operative

Univar; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of chemicals is hiring a Production Operator in South Kirkby. The candidate will be responsible for safely preparing, filling, and warehousing hazardous chemicals. Key responsibilities include ensuring correct production, managing documentation, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail and preferably hold an FLT Counter Balance license. This position is part of a company committed to diversity and sustainable practices, offering a comprehensive rewards package that supports employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Total Rewards package

Diverse benefits offering

Qualifications

• Good understanding of materials handled and excellent attention to detail.
• Desirable to hold FLT Counter Balance license.
• Knowledge of valves, pumps, and meters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, fill, and warehouse hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure correct goods production, storage, and dispatch in good condition.
• Complete and present production documentation promptly.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Ensure safe working conditions at all times.
• Handle hazardous liquid chemicals and clean containers/products.
• Ensure correct receipt of bulk liquids into holding tanks.

Skills

Understanding of materials handled

Attention to detail

Knowledge of valves

Knowledge of pumps

Knowledge of meters

Tools

FLT Counter Balance license

Job description

Overview

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.

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator to join our South Kirkby team. Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will safely prepare, fill and warehouse hazardous chemicals at South Kirkby.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• To ensure that the correct goods are produced, stored and dispatched in good condition
• To ensure the prompt, correct completion and presentation of documentation to production admin
• Be compliant to all policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Ensure safe working conditions at all times
• To work with hazardous liquid chemicals including container & product hose cleaning and handling
• To ensure material is produced accurately and in line with EHS&Q procedures
• To ensure the correct and safe receipt of bulk liquid into bulk holding tanks including dilutions/decants and blending.
• Cooperate on all matters concerned with health, safety, training, legislation and the environment
• To work with filling machines filling IBCs, kegs and drums

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of materials handled and excellent attention to detail. It is desirable that the successful candidate also holds FLT Counter Balance license. You will be required to complete product movements between tanks and containers, so knowledge of valves, pumps and meters are essential.

Company and Benefits

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!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Equal Opportunity

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