Yard Specialist

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Yard Specialist

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

MiniBulk Yard Specialist is responsible for ordering MiniBulk tanks, telemetry & fittings, installing fittings on MiniBulk tanks, transporting and installing MiniBulk tanks at customer locations, loading/unloading MiniBulk and Bulk corrosive chemicals and performing routine maintenance in UNIVAR branch location in the safest and most efficient manner. Yard Specialist will report to the Branch Operation Supervisor.

• Loading trucks with proper materials (and concentrations) to be delivered as dispatched, and insuring all paperwork complies with Company and DOT policies and regulations.

• Safe offloading or loading of railcar product and preparing all empty railcars for transport per FRA andD.O.T regulations.
• Monitoring tank or tanker levels and status while transferring chemical to storage or trailers.
• Recording and reporting inventory of materials coming in and out UNIVAR yards
• Plumbing and assembly of Minibulk customer tanks
• Management of the neutralization yard drainage and treatment system with Waste Water Minimization mindset.
• Will require annual training in Hazardous waste management - documentation and procedure to comply with DTSC requirements of proper handling Hazardous Waste.
• Maintenance, repair and installation of yard equipment, UNIVAR trailers and process tanks, pumps and piping as required.
• Reporting all spills immediately to the Yard Supervisor or Operations Manager. Cleaning up any spill, however minor according to UNIVAR policy.
• Reporting all defects in equipment including tractor, trailer, customer tanks, rail cars, storage vessels and any yard assets. Usage of proper forms, to insure there is a written record so corrective action can be taken.
• Working any overtime, if required.
• Coordinating loading times with the Bulk Dispatcher regarding the next day's deliveries to best serve our customers.
• Perform end of shift proper shutdown, valve locking and site security. Signing/submitting formal checklist of shutdown inspection items.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Demonstrate the ability to work with corrosive chemicals.
• Provide a current copy of driver file containing:

1. 1. Medical form (long form)
   2. Driver Violation Record
   3. DMV Report
   4. Valid Driver's License
   5. One character reference

• Agree to fully cooperate with the training program for chemical handling and safety.
• Must be able to meet all the requirements for respirator certification including any medical certifications and yearly re-certification with fit testing per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134
• Agree to train to the OSHA Hazmat Emergency Responder Technician certification level and maintain annual certification.
• Agree to a minimum 2 year probation period to establish the job as being right for both the trainee and the company's best interest and welfare.
• Take a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Proficiency repairing mechanical equipment, pumps, plumbing and/or pipefitting as well as minor structural work.
• Mechanical aptitude and inclination required. Trailer repair experience desirable.
• Able to work with computers and plant electronic devices
• Certified PA Tank Installer certification preferred
• High school diploma
• Class A driver's license with HAZMAT credentials not a must, but preferred

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.

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.