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Job Description

Job Description

Materials Handling & Warehouse Technician

Department : Product Testing & QC

Reports to : Lead, Product Testing & QC

Role Overview

Ensure safe, traceable, and repeatable preparation, treatment, handling, and storage of materials used in Product Performance and Product Testing, including execution of defined treatment plans using lab mills and reactors.

Key Responsibilities

Material Identification & Traceability

Locate and retrieve materials designated for testing or treatment

Verify material ID, batch / lot number, and test request

Log material movement and status in the designated tracking spreadsheet / system

Maintain chain-of-custody from storage through testing and return / disposal

Material Treatment Execution (Lab Mills / Reactors)

Review and follow approved treatment plans provided by Product Performance or Product Testing teams

Load materials into lab mills or reactors per defined parameters (e.g., mass, residence time, speed, additives)

Operate equipment in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements

Monitor treatment progress and flag deviations or abnormalities

Unload treated materials and prepare them for downstream testing or storage

Digital & Physical Record-keeping

Complete required digital treatment forms (e.g., material ID, treatment parameters, equipment used, date / time, operator)

Ensure records are complete, accurate, and auditable

Label treated materials clearly with updated identifiers and treatment history

Equipment Cleaning & Changeover

Clean mills and reactors according to approved cleaning procedures

Prevent cross-contamination between materials and test campaigns

Verify equipment cleanliness prior to next use

Dispose of waste materials in accordance with safety and environmental procedures

Routine Equipment Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance tasks for lab mills and reactors (e.g., inspections, lubrication, wear checks)

Maintain maintenance logs and report issues requiring escalation

Coordinate downtime with lab scheduling and Materials Testing Manager

Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance

Follow all lab safety procedures, lockout / tagout, and PPE requirements

Maintain 5S standards in material storage and treatment areas

Support safety audits, incident reporting, and corrective actions

Required Skills & Training

Experience with industrial lab equipment (mills, reactors, mixers)

Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping discipline

Basic mechanical aptitude for routine maintenance

Safety training for lab and materials handling environments

Forklift certification is an asset

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Familiarity with Office 365

Why Join Us?

At Carbon Upcycling, your work drives meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future. You’ll be empowered to deliver real impact—boosting plant capacity, strengthening local supply chains, and enabling cost-competitive, sustainable building materials. Join a high-performance team where ambition meets action, and where your contributions shape the future of the cement and building materials sector.