Driver/Material Handler - Binghamton, NY

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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. 

Primary Purpose: Dual role position requires operation of company transportation equipment and performing warehouse and tank farm operation activities as advised. Scope of all duties requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local statutes and regulations and company policies, procedures, and rules. Interaction with customers and business partners will be done in a professional manner.

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Responsibilities (% of time may vary by country or region):

• Make deliveries of hazardous and nonhazardous materials to customers.
• Pick-up hazardous and nonhazardous waste(s) from customers.
• Perform other driver duties including vendor pickups, delivery of wastes to TSDFs and shuttle of equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Perform manual Material Handler duties in the warehouse as needed, including such activities as performing packaged materials receiving.
• Pulling, preparing, and loading packaged products for deliveries.
• Handling inventory by following FIFO inventory practices and performing cycle counts.
• Perform tank farm duties as needed, including loading/unloading bulk tankers and railcars.
• Perform facility maintenance and upkeep duties.
• Complete required logs and inspection reports per DOT Rules.
• Attend and complete company training classes.
• Serve on company’s in-plant or off-site emergency response team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• Ability to read, write, count, understand and speak English
• Valid Class A CDL license (with HazMat and Tanker endorsements)
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protections equipment
• 22 years old or older
• 2+ years of CDL-A driving experience
• 12 months OTR tractor trailer experience within the last 3 years
• No more than 3 minor accidents in the past 3 years
• No DWI / DUI / BAC in the past 5 years
• No license suspension for a moving violation in the last 3 years

Desired Education/Experience/Training/Certifications:

• Experience on SAMSARA or equivalent ELD
• Experience working in a regional capacity with a targeted 55 hour work week
• Hauling BULK HAZMAT products and perishable consumer goods (e.g., transporting unstable loads or hauling different weights on different trip segments, etc.)
• Operating a tractor-trailer in different conditions (e.g., highway driving, side/local roads, city/country, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions/Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry at least 100 pounds
• Physical ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Test negative on the company’s drug tests
• Satisfy all DOT physical qualifications requirements
• May be handling potentially hazardous substances
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise, and hazardous chemicals daily. May require safety equipment and/or precautions.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK: 

• 3 Broad Street, Binghamton, NY 13904
  

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position will be up to $36/hr.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA

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 View email address on 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.