Material Handler - Richmond, VA

Univar Solutions; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Chester, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform a range of warehouse duties, including mixing and packaging products, inventory control, and shipping/receiving support in a fast-paced facility.

You will operate a forklift, handle hazardous materials with proper training, and follow cGMP guidelines. The role requires physical effort, adherence to safety and quality processes, and participation in emergency response activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility.
• Ability to learn handling hazardous materials and wastes with training.

Responsibilities

• 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 advised.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to the company's procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on the 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.
• Accurately handles 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 duties 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.
• Aligns with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Respiratory protection equipment

Industrial powered lift truck

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.

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 advised.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to the company's procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on the 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.
• Accurately handles 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 duties 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.
• Aligns with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and 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 daily; may require safety equipment and/or precautions.

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 accurate methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

• 1001 Old Bermuda Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23836

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility.
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

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].