Yard Specialist

Univar Solutions; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401k matching

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Redwood City, CA, is hiring for a warehouse associate responsible for receiving, stocking, shipping, and blending products with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will operate forklifts, follow hazardous material procedures, maintain logs, and support loading/unloading. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within our global distribution network.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment.
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English.
• CDL A or B desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the efficient receiving, marking, and stocking of merchandise; ensures the maintenance and protection of warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all state and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations on merchandise shipped from warehouse.
• Maintains logs and check lists for warehouse supply items and equipment.
• Directs the Company's fire and safety programs for all warehouse employees according to established policy and practice.
• Inspects and checks warehouse equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Recommends new methods and procedures in warehouse activities.
• Loads and off loads rail cars and tank trucks.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment
• Performs trailer washouts and product dilutions at load racks
• Fills drums/totes at customer locations
• Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending)
• Perform customer tank pump outs and material transfers
• Obtains samples and performs quality control lab tests as necessary
• Handles customer tank installation and maintenance to include purchasing of tanks, oversight of tank inventory, responding and scheduling work at customer sites.

Skills

Forklift operation

Respiratory protection

Hazardous materials handling

MS Office

English proficiency

CDL A or B

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.

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.

Primary Purpose.

Mixes and packages Company products, maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

What you’ll do.

• Provides for the efficient receiving, marking, and stocking of merchandise; ensures the maintenance and protection of warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all state and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations on merchandise shipped from warehouse.
• Maintains logs and check lists for warehouse supply items and equipment.
• Directs the Company's fire and safety programs for all warehouse employees according to established policy and practice.
• Inspects and checks warehouse equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Recommends new methods and procedures in warehouse activities.
• Loads and off loads rail cars and tank trucks.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment
• Performs trailer washouts and product dilutions at load racks
• Fills drums/totes at customer locations
• Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending)
• Perform customer tank pump outs and material transfers
• Obtains samples and performs quality control lab tests as necessary
• Handles customer tank installation and maintenance to include purchasing of tanks, oversight of tank inventory, responding and scheduling work at customer sites.

What you’ll need.

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment
• Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English
• CDL A or B desired

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions.

• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 50 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 on a daily basis. May require safety equipment and/or precautions
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Where you'll work.

• Both inside and outside work environment
• 525 Seaport Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063

Pay & Benefits.

• The salary range for this position is $57,900 - $72,240. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs;

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
• Competitive pay and benefits

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.

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].