Maintenance

Univar; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental coverage

Retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to safety, health, and wellbeing. The maintenance position supports pump, loading equipment, and tank farm infrastructure across a chemical distribution environment.

The role requires experience in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance, forklift operation, and the ability to manage maintenance programs and external contractors. Training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance is required.
• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to procedures and regulations.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training.
• We are willing to train strong technicians in areas where they have less exposure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair pumps, transfer systems, loading equipment, forklifts, tank farm infrastructure, trailers, and material handling equipment in a chemical distribution environment.
• Coordinate the facility maintenance program to ensure all maintenance is completed routinely.
• Perform welding and fabrication projects and tank farm maintenance inspections.
• Monitor progress of outside contractors to ensure timely and proper repairs and provide guidance to less senior maintenance workers.
• Serve on in-plant or off-site emergency response team and conduct required testing and re-certification of IBCs.
• Comply with company policies and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Respiratory protection

Hazardous materials handling

Industrial maintenance

Job description

Position Title:

Maintenance

What You'll Do:

Maintain and repair pumps, transfer systems, loading equipment, forklifts, tank farm infrastructure, trailers, and material handling equipment in a chemical distribution environment.

Responsibilities:

• Occasional maintenance and repair on trailer pumps
• Limited manual warehouse duties as assigned including but not limited to painting, rack identification, and replacement of light fixtures & light bulbs. May also trim trees and complete outdoor maintenance tasks as assigned
• Responsible for coordinating the facility maintenance program to ensure all maintenance is completed routinely
• Completes various welding and fabrication projects
• Completes general Tank Farm maintenance including pump and hose inspections
• Completes necessary research for non-standard maintenance & repairs requiring the purchase of materials and/or employment by outside contractors or vendors
• Monitors progress of outside contractors to ensure timely and proper repairs
• Provides guidance and assistance to less senior maintenance workers
• Serve on companys in-plant or off-site emergency response team
• Performs required testing, repairs and re-certification of IBCs
• Comply with all company policies, rules, and guidelines
• Perform all other duties as required.

What You'll Need:

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance is required. We are willing to train strong technicians in areas where they have less exposure

Pay and benefits:

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA if applicable

What you can expect:

• Strongwork/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role)andannual salary reviews. Benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA if applicable
• Competitive pay 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!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

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. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.