Production Operative

Univar Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is hiring a Production Operative for the Veolia Repack Team in Middlesbrough. The role runs 6am–2pm, Mon-Fri, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and a 37.5 hour week, focusing on safe preparation, filling and warehousing of chemical products.

You will handle hazardous materials, perform movements between tanks and containers, and ensure documentation is completed in line with EHS&Q procedures. A FLT Counter Balance license is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to safely prepare, fill and warehouse chemicals.
• Excellent attention to detail in handling hazardous materials.
• Requirement to comply with EHS&Q procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, fill and warehouse non-hazardous and hazardous chemicals.
• Ensure correct goods are produced, stored and dispatched in good condition.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly for production admin.
• Maintain safe working conditions at all times and comply with health and safety policies.
• Move products between tanks and containers and assist with PTO testing as trained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hazardous materials handling

Documentation

Education

FLT Counter Balance license

Tools

Valves knowledge

Pumps and meters

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.

Production Operative – Veolia Repack Team

Middlesbrough

6am – 2pm Mon-Fri

30 mins unpaid lunchbreak

37.5 hours per week

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join our Middlesbrough team. The successful candidate will safely prepare, fill and warehouse non-hazardous & hazardous chemicals at Middlesbrough.

• 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 decant IBC’s of product into low pressurised containers (PTO’s) and road barrels – training will be provided on the testing of PTO’s
• Cooperate on all matters concerned with health, safety, training, legislation and the environment

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the filling and handling of hazardous materials 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 is essential.

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