Material Handler

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Position Title: Material Handler

• Performs manual warehouse duties as assigned or directed.
• 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 inspections and paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment.
• Adheres to company quality processes, as applicable.
• Assists to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner, as applicable.
• Perform all other duties as required.
• Complies with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains 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 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.

4118 Metro Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

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 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 .