Material Handler

Univar; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision and dental benefits

Retirement programs

Time off programs

Job summary

Univar in Odessa, TX is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to mix, package, and manage inventory. This role requires loading and unloading trucks, managing hazardous materials, and maintaining general warehouse duties. Candidates should have the ability to operate forklifts and understand safety protocols related to hazardous substances.

Benefits include health coverage and retirement programs, aiming to support employees in a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry at least 100 pounds.
• Willingness to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must pass the company’s drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and packages company products.
• Loads and unloads company trucks.
• Ships and receives products per company procedures.
• Maintains warehouse facility and equipment.
• Manages hazardous waste responsibilities.

Skills

Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift

Knowledge of cGMP requirements

Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment

Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials

Job description

Position Title

Material Handler

What You’ll Do

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

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 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.

Location

Odessa, TX 79762

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on 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].