Temporary- Material Handler

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant? Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

About the position Verdant Specialty Solutions is looking for a Temporary Material Handler for a 6 month assignment , this position will be responsible for many functions within materials management that support the overall handling, storing, and shipping of specialty chemicals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations and use all proper PPE when at this facility.
• Read and sign “Job Safety Analyses” daily prior to starting work each day.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and warehouse.
• Read and understand blend instructions on “Blend Sheet”.  
• Retrieve raw materials from inventory using forklift.
• Off-load drums and tanks from delivery trucks using forklift. 
• Assist with conducting inventory when necessary.
• Transfer chemical from mixing tank to tote tanks and drums using transfer pumps.   
• Properly label chemical products for shipping. 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Forklift Certified
• Ability to plan and organize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Possess good mathematical problem solving and computer skills.
• Successful completion of the company's pre-employment process which includes a drug screen, criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Generous matching 401k Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.

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