Material Handler

Univar; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar in Wyoming, Michigan, is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for mixing and packaging products, maintaining inventory, and handling shipping and receiving duties. The role involves physical tasks and requires knowledge in operating forklifts and managing hazardous materials.

The ideal candidate is physically capable, adheres to safety protocols, and is willing to undergo training for hazardous waste handling. Univar is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must test negative on company's drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and packages products; maintains inventory.
• Loads/unloads trucks and ships products.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment.

Skills

Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift

Knowledge of cGMP requirements

Ability to use respiratory protection equipment

Training in handling hazardous materials

Job description

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.
• 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 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.

Where you'll work

2940 Stafford Ave. SW

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].