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Material Handler

Univar Solutions
Providence, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026
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.

Our Material Handler mixes and packages Company products. Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse/tank farm.

What you’ll do:

  • Performs general warehouse tasks including loading/unloading trucks, shipping/receiving, and facility upkeep.
  • Handles hazardous materials and waste: receives, stores, manages, and prepares shipments in compliance with regulations.
  • Operates equipment such as forklifts and performs product blending and packaging.
  • Participates in emergency response efforts and adheres to company safety and quality standards.
  • Supports resolution of product quality issues and completes all assigned duties per company policies.


What you’ll need:

  • Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations
  • Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment
  • Ability to learn proper methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training
  • Physical ability to lift and carry at least 50 lb. net bags for short distances
  • Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English
  • Test negative on the company’s drug tests


Where you'll work:

6 Harborside Blvd, Providence, RI 02905

Indoor/outdoor work environment

Pay & benefits:

  • The salary range for this position is $45,830.00 - $57,290.00
  • 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


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.

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.

Salary : $45,830 - $57,290

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