Material Handler

LED FastStart•Alexandria, LA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Ucore is a TSX-listed company commercializing its patent-pending RapidSX™ rare earth element separation technology. Its first commercial rare earth processing and rare earth oxide production facility, the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, is under development. Ucore also operates a RapidSX™ Commercialization and Demonstration Facility in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The Material Handler will work independently and with plant personnel to oversee facility operations and support organizational initiatives. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, this role helps ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations while supporting production goals, minimizing downtime, and maintaining quality standards. Duties include receiving and moving raw materials, managing chemical-feed inventory, operating heavy equipment, safely handling hazardous chemicals, and shipping finished rare earth products in accordance with environmental and safety requirements. The successful candidate may participate in equipment installation, startup, and commissioning. The role is based in Alexandria, Louisiana, with possible travel to Kingston, Ontario; some travel within the United States and Canada may be required. The position requires availability for rotating 12-hour shifts to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, as well as the ability to respond to emergency callouts outside normal working hours. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid forklift certification or a clean driving record.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic math and computer skills for inventory tracking.
Strong focus on workplace safety, attention to detail, and chemical handling.
Availability to work rotating 12-hour shifts supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
Ability to travel and respond to emergency callouts outside normal working hours.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in a plant environment; climb stairs and platforms; access elevated or restricted areas; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, systems, drawings, gauges, and work areas, and to hear alarms, equipment sounds, and communications in a noisy environment.
Ability to work safely around machinery, dust, noise, vibration, and temperature extremes, and to wear required PPE and comply with plant safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with solvent extraction metallurgy.

Responsibilities

Move heavy drums, bags, and pallets using a forklift or crane.
Unload process chemicals into bulk storage tanks.
Monitor and audit inventory levels.
Take samples of incoming feedstock for the laboratory team.
Keep the work area clean and free of spills.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with the company clean-shave policy.
Follow hazardous-material and OSHA guidelines.
Respond appropriately to chemical spills and plant emergencies.
Complete daily safety checklists for mobile equipment.
Use the ERP system to ship, receive, and update material inventory.
Participate in equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.