Material Handler

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental coverage

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA Inc is seeking a Material Handler at our Middletown, PA facility. This role involves mixing and packaging products, maintaining inventory, and assisting in shipping and receiving within an industrial warehouse environment.

You will operate a forklift, handle hazardous materials according to procedures, lift and move heavy drums, and participate in safety and shutdown drills as required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift and loading equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures and waivers.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual warehouse duties as assigned.
• Load/unload company trucks and customer vehicles using forklift and other equipment.
• Ship and receive products following company procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
• Assist in handling hazardous wastes and following paperwork.
• Support inventory control and cycle counting as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

A Place Where People Matter.

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.

Our 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:

• 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 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.
• 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 paperwork and inspections associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending) andPackaging into drums and totes.
• 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 required.
• 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
• Test negative on the company's drug tests

Where you'll work:

532 E Emaus St, Middletown, PA 17057

Pay & 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

What you can expect:

• Strongwork/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by aninclusiveteam 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; union benefits vary inaccordance with the respective CBA
• Competitivepay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredientsessential 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 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].