3rd Shift Material Handler | Forklift Operator

Verdeco Recycling Group Management; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdeco Recycling, Inc. -- California Location is seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our team. The 3rd shift runs from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am with rotating days off.

You will support production, handle shipments, and ensure safety protocols are followed to maintain efficient material flow and accurate production counts. Responsibilities include forklift operation, daily equipment checks, inventory support, and collaboration with leadership to improve housekeeping and scrap reduction.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and write English.
• Able to operate powered industrial forklifts.
• Basic math skills, able to use calculator.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Prepare written reports/production reports.
• Good interpersonal skills within a team environment.
• Walk up and down a flight of stairs to load the hopper.

Responsibilities

• Performs material handling duties, packing, weighing, miscellaneous warehouse duties, supports production when needed, loading and unloading trucks.
• Supports all safety objectives of the facility working in conjunction with management.
• Assist training new personnel.
• Ensures that appropriate shift communication logs are completed.
• Reports to Lead and document all equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate production counts on reports.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices at all times.
• Maintain scrap levels to a minimum.
• Assists with start-ups and shutdowns.
• Must be able to safely use the forklift.
• Must perform daily checks on forklifts.
• Maintain material flow to the machines as required.
• Transport material from the staging area to dumpers.
• Move finished goods to warehouse.
• Proper labeling on finished product.
• Cleans and maintains loading equipment and scales.
• Assist in inventory counts.

Job description

Seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our team

Current opening:

3rd Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am with rotating days off

Verdeco Recycling, Inc. -- California Location

At Verdeco, we convert recycled plastic flake into custom-formulated pellets that bring sustainable innovation to a wide range of end-use applications. With advanced tech, precise quality control, and a customer-centric commitment, our process does more than recycle plastic. It redefines what's possible with rPET.

*All employees must pass a drug test and background check.

*Ability to lift up to 55 pounds

*Reliable transportation

Duties

• Performs material handling duties, packing, weighing, miscellaneous warehouse duties, gives full support to production when needed, loading and unloading trucks.
• Supports all safety objectives of the facility working in conjunction with management.
• Assist training new personnel.
• Ensures that appropriate shift communication logs are completed.
• Reports to Lead and document all equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate production counts on reports.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices at all times.
• Maintain scrap levels to a minimum.
• Assists with start-ups and shutdowns.
• Must be able to safely use the forklift.
• Must perform daily checks on forklifts.
• Maintain material flow to the machines as required.
• Transport material from the material staging area to dumpers.
• Move finished goods from production floor to warehouse.
• Proper labeling on finished product.
• Cleans and maintains loading equipment and scales.
• Must assist in inventory counts.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area with safety in mind.
• Perform other duties as requested by Lead or Management.
• Wear and utilize proper PPE.

Requirements

• Must speak, read and write English.
• Walk up and down a flight of stairs to load the hopper.
• Basic math skills, able to use calculator.
• Operate scales.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Prepare written reports/production reports.
• Good interpersonal skills within a team environment.
• Capable of safely operating powered industrial forklifts.

Verdeco Recycling is an equal opportunity employer.