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Yard Specialist

Univar Solutions USA Inc
United States, Texas, Houston
Feb 15, 2026
Position Title: 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 and D.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: Medical form (long form) Driver Violation Record DMV Report Valid Driver's License 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