Material Handler

Job Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Location Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

Pay Range $23.00 - $26.00/hr on w2

Position Summary We are seeking a safety-focused and reliable Material Handler to support operations at a mechanical recycling facility in Jurupa Valley, CA. This role is responsible for the safe movement of raw materials and finished products throughout the facility, with a primary focus on forklift operation, material handling, and supporting recycling process operations. The ideal candidate will have prior forklift experience, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
• Follow all site safety procedures and comply with company environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance personnel to support equipment trials, production activities, and process improvements.
• Manage raw materials by organizing, weighing, measuring, and preparing materials for processing.
• Perform visual inspections of incoming and outgoing materials and report any quality or contamination concerns.
• Prepare materials for the recycling infeed process and assist with material flow throughout the facility.
• Perform equipment changeovers and assist with the disassembly, assembly, and cleaning of process equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas by collecting and disposing of waste materials in designated compactors or dumpsters.
• Support inventory accuracy by properly identifying, labelling, and staging materials.
• Complete required operational and safety documentation.
• Assist with other production and material handling activities as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid forklift certification and demonstrated experience operating forklifts in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or recycling environment.
• Ability to safely load, unload, stack, and transport materials.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Comfortable working in an industrial recycling facility environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and climbing as required.

• Experience in recycling, manufacturing, plastics processing, or material recovery operations.
• Experience supporting production equipment operations and changeovers.
• Familiarity with inventory management and material tracking processes.