Material Handler - Phoenix (S 27th)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85009-6809 Company Name: Univar Solutions USA LLC Requisition ID: 35805 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO: We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Material Handler to manage the movement, storage, and transfers of raw materials and finished goods across our facility. In this role, you will be directly responsible for high-volume logistics, including loading/unloading bulk tank trucks, unloading railcars, and moving train cars within our railyard. The ideal candidate prioritizes a strong sense of personal responsibility to maintain a zero-incident safety culture while meeting production deadlines. Bulk Shipping & Receiving Logistics Tank Truck Operations: Safely load and unload bulk chemical/liquid tank trucks, ensuring correct hookups, venting, and weight distribution. Railcar Unloading: Connect, monitor, and disconnect railcar transfer lines (pumps, hoses, and manifolds) to safely transfer bulk materials into storage silos or tanks. Train Car Movement: Assist in or directly execute the safe switching, spotting, and moving of train cars within the facility railyard using specialized switching equipment. Inventory Handling: Operate heavy machinery, including forklifts, trackmobiles, and yard trucks, to transport materials throughout the plant. Safety, Quality & Compliance Regulatory Inspections: Perform and document daily regulatory, environmental, and facility safety inspections in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards. PPE Maintenance: Conduct routine checks on personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency station gear (eyewash stations, safety showers) to ensure 100% compliance and operational readiness. Emergency Preparedness: Follow strict procedural checklists for hazardous material handling and spill prevention. Personal Responsibility & Professional Ownership Safety First Mindset: Take personal ownership of your safety and the safety of your team by actively identifying hazards and stopping unsafe work operations immediately. Accountability: Maintain accurate, legible paperwork and digital logs for all material transfers, seal numbers, and weight verifications. Dependability: Arrive on time for shifts, manage tasks with minimal supervision, and take pride in maintaining a clean, organized work area (5S standard). WHAT YOU'LL NEED: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial material handling, chemical processing, or railyard logistics preferred. Proven experience handling bulk liquid/dry transfers via tank trucks and railcars preferred. Ability to pass certification for forklifts and specialized railyard switching equipment. Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb railcar ladders, work at heights, and operate outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong reading comprehension and mathematical skills to verify shipping manifests and calculate tank capacities. WHERE YOU'LL WORK: 2801 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 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

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#LI-Onsite 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Univar