Material Handler

About the role

As a Material Handler at Univar Solutions, you will mix and package company products, maintain inventory levels, and assist in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

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.
• 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 paperwork and inspections associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Performs blending of multiple products (splash blending) and packaging into drums and totes.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse/tank farm 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 lb. net bags for short distances.
• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English.
• Physical ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly as well as stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Test negative on the company’s drug tests.

Location

532 E Emaus St, Middletown, PA 17057

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Industry-leading retirement and time off programs.
• Targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.
• Union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA.