Title:  Works Operative

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Overview:

To provide operational support in warehouse and manufacturing activities.

This will necessitate supporting other functions within the company such as the sales office, manufacturing and logistics.

Typical examples include:

• To pick and label Goods for despatch under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Logistics Supervisor, maintaining FIFO
• Driving FLT’s (must have a valid FLT licence) to pick, load and unload vehicles on a daily basis.
• To ensure all paperwork is accurate and up to date.
• To provide cover for absence in warehouse and manufacturing
• To assist in ensuring that the logistics areas are well maintained and regularly cleaned
• Assisting with the stock take

Provisional Internal Training Requirements Include:

• Products : Product recognition and manufacturing. Product Despatch procedures including transport paperwork requirements, hazard labelling and criteria for which carriers to use.
• Manual handling training
• Please note – already having counterbalance FLT licence is essential
• Software : Basic MS Excel training, Interprise training
• Technical : COSHH, Dangerous goods training
• Quality : ISO 9001Relevant procedures, requirements, implementation and internal auditing
• Sample preparation and despatch

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 and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.  Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.  

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