Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description: Material Handler - Mechanical Recycling Facility
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: *** - ***/hour (Competitive)
Overtime: Some overtime may be required based on operational needs
Interview Process: In-person interview at the Jurupa Valley facility
Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Material Handler to support daily operations within a mechanical recycling facility in Jurupa Valley, CA. This role is heavily focused on forklift operation, including the movement of raw materials and finished products throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will possess a current forklift certification, prior forklift operating experience, and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
The Material Handler will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to support production activities, equipment trials, and material flow processes in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Top Qualifications (Must-Have)
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
- Forklift certification and demonstrated experience operating forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
- Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
- Support operational trials and production activities by working closely with operations and maintenance personnel.
- Organize, weigh, measure, and prepare raw materials for processing.
- Conduct visual inspections of incoming and outgoing materials and report quality concerns or contamination issues.
- Assist with material preparation and movement through the recycling process.
- Perform equipment changeovers and assist with equipment disassembly, assembly, and cleaning activities.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas and properly dispose of waste materials.
- Label, identify, and stage materials to support inventory accuracy.
- Complete operational logs, safety documentation, and other required records.
- Assist with additional production and material handling activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid forklift certification.
- Prior forklift operating experience in manufacturing, warehousing, industrial, recycling, or similar environments.
- Ability to safely load, unload, stack, and transport materials.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in an industrial recycling facility environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing throughout the workday.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a recycling, manufacturing, plastics processing, or material recovery facility.
- Experience supporting production equipment operations and changeovers.
- Familiarity with inventory management and material tracking systems.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in an industrial environment with exposure to machinery, material handling equipment, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times while onsite.
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Employees must wear all required PPE, including:
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses/Eye Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Work Gloves
- Steel-Toe or Safety Shoes
Note: Candidates must possess a valid forklift certification and have hands-on forklift operating experience, as forklift operation is a primary responsibility of this role.