Material Handler

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA Inc in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Material Handler to support tank farm operations and ensure safe, efficient warehousing of chemicals. The role includes handling shipping/receiving, equipment inspections, and safe storage of materials.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock, performing monthly fire system checks, and ensuring compliance with labeling and waste regulations. You must operate a forklift, lift heavy objects, and work in an environment with chemicals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient operation of the tank farm facilities.
• Shipping and receiving of bulk chemicals in the tank farm; ensure prompt and accurate filling, packing, and shipping of orders.
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations on merchandise shipped from warehouse.
• Inspect and check tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Maintain warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
• Make monthly inspection of plant fire control system.
• Maintain warehouse stocks after they are received and ensure aisles and warehouse floor are cleaned.
• Prepare a monthly list of all empty containers, un-repairable pallets, distressed stock, and miscellaneous non-usable materials and submit to Warehouse Manager.
• Exchange workers with warehouse sections as needed
• Complete inspections and paperwork associated with hazardous waste generation and waste pickup transport.
• Report problems with tank farm operation to Warehouse or Operations Manager

Skills

Forklift operation

cGMP knowledge

Respiratory protection

Hazardous materials handling

Physical endurance

Job description

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Position Title:

Material Handler

What You'll Do:

Provide efficient operation of the tank farm facilities.

• Shipping and receiving of bulk chemicals in the tank farm; provides services for the prompt and accurate filling, packing, and shipping of tank farm customer orders.
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations on merchandise shipped from warehouse.
• Inspects and checks tank farm equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Ensures the maintenance and protection of warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
• Make monthly inspection of plant fire control system.
• maintain warehouse stocks after they are received and ensures that aisles and warehouse floor is cleaned and cleared of merchandise.
• prepare a monthly list of all empty containers, un-repairable pallets, distressed stock, and miscellaneous non-usable materials and submit to Warehouse Manager.
• Exchange worker with warehouse sections as needed
• Complere inspections and paperwork associated with hazardous waste generation and waste pickup transport.
• Any problems with regard to tank farm operation should be brought to the attention of Warehouse or Operation's Manager

What You'll Need:

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training.
• Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 pounds
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Test negative on the company's drug tests
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise and hazardous chemicals on a daily basis. May require safety equipment and/or precautions

Where You'll Work:

• Indoor/outdoor warehouse environment

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

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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.