Warehouse Operator

Job summary

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for material handling, inventory monitoring, and preparing orders for shipping using a forklift. They also perform bulk liquid transfers, custom blending, and maintain warehouse cleanliness and equipment.

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. About the position Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Operator is responsible for performing all warehouse duties as required What you’ll do: Material handling of some hazardous products Monitor inventory levels of Company products Pick orders and prepare them for shipping using a forklift to place products on skids and wrap skids, and then load the skids onto trucks Assists with the off-loading with trucks and putting away of product Bulk liquid transfer from rail to tank or truck Prepares product orders for customers to include custom blending and packaging Cleans and maintains the warehouse and equipment Some outdoor work required in various weather conditions What you’ll need: High school diploma or equivalent working experience Strong organizational, mathematical, computer and clerical skills Self-motivated and able to work within company policy where experience and independent judgement is demonstrated Forklift operation experience an asset WHMIS and/or TDG training an asset Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis Where you’ll work: Univar Solutions Canada Ltd 64 Arrow Rd. Weston, ON M9M 2L9 Pay and benefits: The starting base wage for this position is $26.85 per hour during probationary period and increases to $32.60 thereafter. The specific wage offered to a candidate is established by the classification within the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) under which the position is covered. 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 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. 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 careers@univarsolutions.com. 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. #LI-JM1

What you’ll do

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for material handling, inventory monitoring, and preparing orders for shipping using a forklift. They also perform bulk liquid transfers, custom blending, and maintain warehouse cleanliness and equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess strong organizational, mathematical, and computer skills. The ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly and experience with forklift operation are required or considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual company bonus
• Annual salary reviews
• Diverse benefits offering

Listed skills

• Packaging · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Material handling
• Inventory management
• Forklift operation
• Order picking
• Shipping and receiving
• Bulk liquid transfer
• Custom blending
• Packaging
• Warehouse maintenance
• Mathematical skills
• Computer skills
• Clerical skills
• Organizational skills
• WHMIS
• TDG

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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