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Plant Material Handler

Job in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85201, USA
Listing for: Hitachi Ventures GmbH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Materials Engineer, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary Mag Cycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end‑of‑life products and transform them into high‑purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US $75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, Arc Tern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real‑world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Job

Overview

Reporting to the warehouse supervisor, you will be responsible for the receiving, shipment and movement of materials within the plant. Your duties will encompass all things related to material movement and inventory tracking within the plant. You will regularly operate forklifts and pallet jacks in the execution of your duties. You will be based onsite in Mesa, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

Preproduction activities include:

  • Collaborate with operations supervisor to finalize operating consumables storage locations
  • Organize, inventory and put‑away all operating consumables
  • Label inventory racks and storage areas as agreed for easy identification
  • Complete preproduction training

Postproduction activities include:

  • Organizing inbound and outbound loads
  • Receiving materials and putting them away in the appropriate storage location
  • Loading trucks for outbound shipments
  • Use forklift and pallet jack to move palletized material within the plant including:
    • Transferring material to and from the production lines for feeding or storing of end products
  • Weighing of materials and entering information into inventory management system
  • Receiving of goods in the inventory management system
  • Conducting cycle counts and ensuring inventory accuracy
  • Maintaining accurate inventory records
  • Other responsibilities as required
Qualifications
  • Understand general functioning of a warehouse and logistics
  • Skilled operator of material handling equipment including:
    • forklift, pallet jack, pump cart etc.
  • Proficient in Excel and basic understanding of inventory management.
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic fast‑paced environment, with a high sense of urgency.
  • Experience with product sampling, such as metals and concentrates, a plus.
Working Conditions
  • This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
  • The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on‑call availability depending on operational needs.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
Benefits
  • At Cyclic Materials, we’re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey.
  • We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge.
  • We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where…
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