Material Handler - Buffalo/Tonawanda, NY

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WHAT YOU’LL DO :

Primary Purpose : Mixes and packages bulk chemicals and products. Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse tank farm.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performs manual warehouse tank farm duties as assigned or advised.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Fills and offloads bulk liquid tankers, storage tanks, railcars, totes, and drums using designated equipment.
• Ships and receives Blends and packages bulk products according to company’s procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance and cleanliness of the warehouse and tank farm facility.
• Serves on company’s in-plant or off-site emergency response team.
• Places Packages 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 tank farm 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.
• Required job duties are primarily performed outdoors, year-round, in multiple weather conditions.

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

PAY & BENEFITS :

The base wage for this position is $31 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.

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 10,000 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.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms).

Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate.

All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening.

No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.