Operator Formulator

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Operator Formulator

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Pay: Starting union wage $35.52hr

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

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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.