Material Handler

Univar; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Benefits offering

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Charleston, SC to mix and package company products, maintain inventory, and support shipping/receiving. The role involves operating a forklift, handling hazardous materials, and adhering to safety and quality procedures.

You will participate in emergency response activities, ensure proper waste handling, and support daily warehouse operations with a focus on efficiency and compliance. Training is provided, with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with forklift operation per company procedures.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements applicable to FDARP.
• Ability to use respiratory protection equipment properly.
• Willingness to learn hazardous materials handling with training.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual warehouse duties as assigned or directed.
• Loads and unloads company trucks using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to procedures.
• Assists in maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on in-plant or off-site emergency response team.
• Places hazardous materials or waste into appropriate containers.
• Receives, unloads and stores hazardous waste with inspections and paperwork.
• Prepares for shipment and loads hazardous waste destined for off-site facilities.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment.
• Adheres to quality processes and assists to resolve product quality issues.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• Complies with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

cGMP knowledge

Respiratory protection

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.

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’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 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 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] .