Material Handler

Univar; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients as a Material Handler, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining inventory and ensuring safety in handling hazardous materials. This position offers an inclusive and collaborative team environment, with opportunities for professional growth. Embrace a career that not only supports your development but also contributes to community health and sustainability. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work/life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your wellbeing. Make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to operate industrial powered lift trucks per procedures.
• Willingness to learn handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual warehouse duties and load/unload trucks.
• Manage hazardous waste and assist in maintaining the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Hazardous Materials Handling

Physical Lifting (100 lbs)

English Proficiency

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.

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:

• Perform manual warehouse duties as assigned or advised.
• Load and unload trucks, common carriers, and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ship and receive products according to company procedures and requirements.
• Assist in maintaining the warehouse facility.
• Serve on the company's emergency response team.
• Handle hazardous materials or waste properly, including placement into appropriate containers.
• Receive, unload, and store hazardous waste from off-site generators; complete inspections and paperwork.
• Manage hazardous waste within storage areas responsibly.
• Prepare and load hazardous waste for off-site recycling/disposal, completing necessary paperwork.
• Perform blending of products and packaging into drums and totes.
• Clean and maintain warehouse, tank farm, and equipment.
• Follow company quality processes and assist in resolving product quality issues.
• Perform other duties as required and comply with all policies and guidelines.

What you'll need:

• Ability to operate industrial powered lift trucks or forklifts per procedures and regulations.
• Ability to use respiratory protection equipment.
• Willingness to learn handling of hazardous materials and wastes.
• Physical ability to lift at least 100 lbs. short distances.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, counting, understanding, and speaking English.
• Physical capability to handle heavy drums and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Test negative on drug screening.

Where you'll work:

Tank farm/warehouse environment, both indoors and outdoors.

• Salary influenced by experience, education, certifications, and location.
• Benefits include health, vision, dental, retirement, and time off; union benefits vary.

What you can expect:

• Work/life flexibility
• An inclusive, collaborative team environment
• Potential for a targeted annual bonus and salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to health, safety, and wellbeing, supporting a team of over 9,500 employees worldwide.

We offer a Total Rewards package including market-aligned pay, incentives, and diverse benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Our commitment to sustainability and community health is central to our mission.

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, providing growth opportunities for all individuals.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies without a prior agreement. All candidate submissions must be made through our approved channels. Contacting hiring managers directly is prohibited.