Production Operative

Univar Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical distributor is looking for a Production Operative in Middlesbrough. This role involves safely preparing, filling, and warehousing non-hazardous and hazardous chemicals. Key responsibilities include ensuring the correct production and dispatch of goods, maintaining safety standards, and working with filling machines. Candidates should understand hazardous materials handling and may ideally hold an FLT Counter Balance license. The position offers a rewarding total rewards package for supporting employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Market aligned pay

Diverse benefits offering

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the filling and handling of hazardous materials.
• Desirable to hold FLT Counter Balance license.
• Knowledge of product movements between tanks and containers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct goods are produced, stored, and dispatched.
• Complete documentation to production admin accurately.
• Maintain compliance with all policies and safety procedures.
• Work with hazardous liquid chemicals and filling machines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of hazardous materials

Knowledge of valves, pumps, and meters

Tools

FLT Counter Balance license

Job description

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Production Operative

Middlesbrough

8am – 4pm Mon-Fri

30 mins unpaid lunchbreak

37.5 hours per week

Duties

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operator to join our Middlesbrough team.
Reporting to the Production Team Leader for the area, the successful candidate will safely prepare, fill and warehouse non-hazardous & hazardous chemicals at Middlesbrough.

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 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