Job Description
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.