Material Handler

Univar Solutions•Spartanburg, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler mixes and packages company products, maintains inventory levels, and assists with shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse. The role includes manual warehouse work, loading and unloading vehicles with forklifts and other equipment, maintaining the warehouse, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. The Material Handler may serve on an in-plant or off-site emergency response team and handles hazardous materials and waste, including receiving, storing, inspecting, documenting, preparing, and shipping hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and requirements. The position also supports quality processes and helps resolve product quality issues as applicable. The work takes place in an indoor/outdoor warehouse environment and involves daily exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, and hazardous chemicals; safety equipment or precautions may be required.

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, as applicable to the facility.
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 pounds.
Physical ability to tilt back or break 800-pound net drums onto a dolly.
Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Must test negative on the company's drug tests.

Responsibilities

Mix and package company products.
Maintain inventory levels and assist with shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.
Perform manual warehouse duties as assigned or directed.
Load and unload company trucks, common carriers, and customer vehicles using a forklift and other required equipment.
Ship and receive products according to company procedures and requirements.
Assist in maintaining 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 hazardous waste from off-site generators into storage; complete related inspections and paperwork.
Properly manage hazardous waste in container storage areas or wherever it is under company responsibility or control.
Prepare hazardous waste for shipment and load it for transport to off-site recycling or disposal facilities; complete related inspections and paperwork.
Clean and maintain the warehouse and equipment.
Adhere to applicable company quality processes and assist in resolving product quality issues efficiently and in a timely manner, as applicable.
Perform other duties as required and comply with company policies, rules, and guidelines.