Material Handler

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Our Material Handler mixes and packages Company products. Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

• 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.

• 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.

• 6 Harborside Blvd, Providence, RI 02905.
• Tank farm/warehouse role.
• Both inside and outside work environment.
• Salary may vary based on experience, education, etc.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry‑leading retirement and time off programs.

• Strong work/life flexibility
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• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews
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• Competitive pay and benefits.

Univar Solutions offers a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support 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