Forklift & HazMat Warehouse Operator

Univar Solutions; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Chester, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform a range of warehouse duties, including mixing and packaging products, inventory control, and shipping/receiving support in a fast-paced facility.

You will operate a forklift, handle hazardous materials with proper training, and follow cGMP guidelines. The role requires physical effort, adherence to safety and quality processes, and participation in emergency response activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility.
• Ability to learn handling hazardous materials and wastes with training.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and packages company products.
• Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.
• 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 the company's procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on the company's in-plant or off-site emergency response team.
• 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.
• Accurately handles 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 duties associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse 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.
• Aligns with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Respiratory protection equipment

Industrial powered lift truck

Job description

Univar Solutions in Chester, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform a range of warehouse duties, including mixing and packaging products, inventory control, and shipping/receiving support in a fast-paced facility.

You will operate a forklift, handle hazardous materials with proper training, and follow cGMP guidelines. The role requires physical effort, adherence to safety and quality processes, and participation in emergency response activities.