Material Handler

Verdeco Recycling Group Management•South Gate, CA

18d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Verdeco Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Material Handler for its California location. Verdeco converts recycled plastic flake into custom-formulated pellets for a range of end-use applications. The role supports production and warehouse operations, including material handling, packing, weighing, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining material flow. The opening is for the 2nd shift, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, with rotating days off. Employees must pass a drug test and background check.

Requirements

Must speak, read, and write English.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to walk up and down a flight of stairs to load the hopper.
Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
Ability to operate scales.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to prepare written reports and production reports.
Good interpersonal skills in a team environment.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial forklifts.
Must pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

Perform material handling, packing, weighing, and miscellaneous warehouse duties; provide production support when needed.
Load and unload trucks.
Support facility safety objectives in conjunction with management and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assist with training new personnel.
Complete shift communication logs.
Report equipment issues to the Lead and document them.
Maintain accurate production counts on reports and prepare written production reports.
Maintain good housekeeping and a clean, neat work area with safety in mind.
Keep scrap levels to a minimum.
Assist with start-ups and shutdowns.
Safely operate forklifts and perform daily forklift checks.
Maintain material flow to machines as required.
Transport material from the staging area to dumpers and move finished goods from the production floor to the warehouse.
Label finished product properly.
Clean and maintain loading equipment and scales.
Assist with inventory counts.
Perform other duties as requested by the Lead or Management.