Material Handler

Univar; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Hamilton, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support warehouse operations, including loading/unloading, hazardous materials handling, and shipping/receiving. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing shipments, maintaining inventory, and participating in emergency response activities. Candidates must be able to lift heavy loads and operate forklifts, with training provided

Qualifications

• 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.
• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 lb. net bags for short distances.
• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English.
• Physical ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly as well as stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise and hazardous chemicals on a daily basis.
• Test negative on the company’s drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual duties as assigned or advised.
• Loads and unloads tanker trucks/rail cars, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to company’s 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.
• Accurately 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.
• Packaging into drum and totes
• Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending)
• Cleans and maintains warehouse/tank farm 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 the need arises.
• Complies with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Hazardous materials handling

Hazardous materials handling training

Job description

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Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

MATERIAL HANDLER

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

What you’ll do:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual duties as assigned or advised.
• Loads and unloads tanker trucks/rail cars, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to company’s 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.
• Accurately 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.
• Packaging into drum and totes
• Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending)
• Cleans and maintains warehouse/tank farm 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 the need arises.
• Complies with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

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
• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 lb. net bags for short distances
• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English
• Physical ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly as well as stand and walk for long periods of time
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise and hazardous chemicals on a daily basis
• Test negative on the company’s drug tests

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

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
• 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] .