Lead Material Handler - Palatine, IL

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Position Title:

US Lead Material Handler (1st Shift)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Coordinate the activities involved in the efficient operation of the warehouse and delivery service.

Responsibilities:

• Provides services for the timely and accurate filling, packing, and shipping of customer orders.
• Provides for the efficient receiving, marking, and stocking of merchandise; ensures the maintenance and protection of warehouse stocks, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all state and Federal labeling and shipping laws and regulations on merchandise shipped from warehouse.
• Maintains and controls the requisitioning of warehouse supply items and equipment.
• Directs the Company's fire and safety programs for all warehouse employees according to established policy and practice.
• Assists in the recruitment and hiring of warehouse personnel; ensure orientation and training in the proper methods for performing warehouse duties.
• Inspects and checks warehouse equipment and facilities to ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Recommend new methods and procedures in warehouse activities.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Must be able to work under Company policies where experience and independent judgment are needed.
• Self-starter/motivated
• Full time on customer site
• Janitorial/sorting of trash, recycling material, composting
• Forklift experience
• Some Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste experience
• Wood pallet/oversized wood sorting and loading
• Experience creating BOLS/ Reviewing Manifest
• Some PC skills, outlook, Word, Excel,
• Managing trailers, loading and prepping for shipment
• Inventory management/record keeping
• Daily, weekly, and monthly tracking and reporting of KPIs
• Working with customers and other contractors onsite during project and construction projects.
• Meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Should be familiar with the office paper flow, operations of each department, particular products and their handling problems, and knowledge of all departments within the warehouse.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility
• Must be able to work with and motivate others.
• 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.
• High School Diploma, or GED with additional schooling or equivalent business experience.
• Should have 3 to 5 years of experience with the Company.
• Ability to read, write, count and understand and speak English.

Physical Demands/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
• 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

WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

200 Sellstrom Dr. Palatine Il 60067

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• 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; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
• Competitive pay and benefits

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 9,500 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.