Material Handler - Commerce, CA

Join Univar Solutions and make an impact while accelerating your career in a dynamic and energizing environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix and package company products.
• Maintain inventory levels and assist in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.
• Perform manual warehouse duties as assigned.
• Load and unload company trucks, common carriers, and customer vehicles using forklifts and other required equipment.
• Ship and receive products according to company procedures and requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serve on the company’s in-plant or off-site emergency response team.
• Place hazardous materials or waste into appropriate containers.
• Receive, unload, and place into storage hazardous waste received from off-site generators; complete inspections and paperwork associated with receiving and storing hazardous waste.
• Accurately handle hazardous waste while inside container storage area or otherwise under company responsibility or controls.
• Prepare for shipment and load hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling/disposal facilities; complete duties associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Clean and maintain warehouse and equipment.
• Adhere to company quality processes, as applicable.
• Assist in resolving product quality issues efficiently and timely, as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as required.
• Align 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.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as they pertain to FDARP, 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.

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.
• Must test negative on the company’s drug tests.
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, and hazardous chemicals daily; may require safety equipment and/or precautions.

Location

2600 S. Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040

Pay

The base wage for this position is $35 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.

Benefits

• Total rewards including health and retirement benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid time away.
• Targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.
• Union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA.