Tank Farm Worker - Commerce, CA

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA Inc in Commerce, CA is seeking a warehouse associate to mix and package company products, maintain inventory, and assist in shipping and receiving in the warehouse. The role requires operating a forklift and handling hazardous materials with proper safety practices.

Expected responsibilities include performing manual duties, loading/unloading trucks, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and cGMP-related requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual warehouse duties as assigned.
• Loads and unloads trucks using forklift.
• Ships and receives products per procedures.
• Maintains warehouse facility.
• Handles hazardous waste receipts and shipments; completes inspections and paperwork.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment.
• Adheres to quality processes.

Skills

Forklift operation

cGMP knowledge

Respiratory protection

Hazardous materials handling

Education

English literacy

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:

Primary Purpose: Mixes and packages company products. Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• Aligns with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Specialized Knowledge/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 accurate methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training

Education/Training:

• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 lb. net bags for short distances
• 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.

Where you'll work:

• 2600 S. Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The base wage for this position is $36.50 per hour. The specific wage offered to a candidate is established by the classification within the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) under which the position is covered. The CBA provides for other total rewards including health and retirement benefits, as well as paid holidays and paid time away.

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

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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].