Warehouse Handler: Forklift & Hazmat Specialist

Univar; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Material Handler to support loading, unloading, packaging, and stocking in a busy warehouse environment. You will ensure accurate inventory, operate a forklift, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

The role requires handling hazardous materials, following cGMP guidelines, and supporting shipping/receiving processes, with a focus on efficient, compliant operations within our distribution network.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate an industrial forklift per procedures.
• Knowledge of cGMP as applicable to FDARP.
• Ability to use respiratory protection equipment.
• Willingness to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes.

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 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

cGMP knowledge

Respiratory protection

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Univar Solutions in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Material Handler to support loading, unloading, packaging, and stocking in a busy warehouse environment. You will ensure accurate inventory, operate a forklift, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

The role requires handling hazardous materials, following cGMP guidelines, and supporting shipping/receiving processes, with a focus on efficient, compliant operations within our distribution network.