Material Handler

Univar; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Georgia is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support mixing and packaging of products, manage inventory, and assist in shipping and receiving in the warehouse.

The role requires operating an industrial forklift, handling hazardous materials per cGMP/FDARP, and maintaining safety and compliance; candidates must pass drug tests and work in a facility with exposure to chemicals. Univar offers equal opportunity employment and accommodations through [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience operating an industrial powered forklift per company procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements related to FDARP.
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment.
• Training in handling hazardous materials and wastes.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual warehouse duties as assigned or directed.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to company 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 stores hazardous waste from off-site generators; completes inspections and paperwork.
• Properly manages hazardous waste while inside container storage area.
• Prepares for shipment and loads hazardous waste destined for off-site facilities; completes inspections and paperwork.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment.
• Adheres to company quality processes.
• Assists to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• Complies with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

cGMP/FDARP knowledge

Respiratory protection use

Hazardous materials handling training

Tools

Industrial forklift equipment

Job description

Primary Purpose

• Mixes and packages Company products.
• Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual warehouse duties as assigned or directed.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to company procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on 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.
• Properly manages 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 inspections and paperwork 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.
• Complies with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Skills

• 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 tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly.
• 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.

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].