Operator Formulator

Job summary

The Operator Formulator is responsible for blending and transferring bulk chemicals while managing warehouse inventory and loading/unloading transport vehicles. They must also perform light maintenance on the warehouse and tank farm while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Job details

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Operator Formulator Location: Abbotsford, BC About the position Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Operator Formulator is a key member of our operations team and performs all warehouse duties within a unionized environment as required. If you are looking for a challenging role in a team-oriented environment and a fast-paced facility, this is the job for you! What you’ll do: Blend and transfer bulk chemicals Load/offload tanker trucks and rail Place products on skids and wrapping them for storage and transport Load goods onto and off trucks Assist with inventory cycle counts and putting away products Light cleaning/maintenance of the warehouse and tank farm Other duties as required What you’ll need: Minimum of high school education One (1) year of experience working in a similar role Previous experience operating a forklift Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis High attention to detail and accuracy Strong focus on safety, particularly while operating heavy machinery The ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly #LI-DM1Univar 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. 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 [email protected]. 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.

What you’ll do

The Operator Formulator is responsible for blending and transferring bulk chemicals while managing warehouse inventory and loading/unloading transport vehicles. They must also perform light maintenance on the warehouse and tank farm while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school education and one year of relevant experience, including previous forklift operation. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs and a strong commitment to safety and accuracy.

Benefits

• Market aligned pay • Incentives • Diverse benefits offering

Listed skills

• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Chemical blending
• Warehouse operations
• Forklift operation
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Loading and unloading
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Heavy machinery operation
• Lifting Ability
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Heavy Equipment
• Cycle Counting
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Operations
• Team Oriented
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Formulator
• Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators