Material Handler

Cirba Solutions; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with ER

Wellness programs and incentives

Life & Disability, Accident, Critical

Paid Time Off

80 hours of paid company holidays

Job summary

Cirba Solutions in Mesa, AZ is seeking a hands-on Material Handler to execute daily material identification, separation, and packaging. The role supports safe warehouse operations and keeps inventory organized, following FIFO practices and safety procedures.

You will move scrap materials, load trucks, and assist in shipping and receiving as needed. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read labels and follow safety instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Basic English reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, secure work environment following safety procedures.
• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Perform weekly inventory control of waste products.
• Bale cardboard and prepare gaylord boxes.
• Organize mezzanines and loading areas.
• Load scrap trucks.
• Move material in FIFO order from pallets.
• Package finalized material and load to pallet locations.
• Assist with shipping and receiving as needed.
• Support inventory cycle counts.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Forklift certified

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Baler

Forklift

Job description

About Us With more than 30 years of experience, Cirba Solutions is the premier battery recycling

With more than 30 years of experience, Cirba Solutions is the premier battery recycling materials and management company extracting critical materials from scrap and used batteries and then supplying those battery‑grade metals back into the supply chain. As the only vertically integrated team with an operational, differentiated platform and a full suite of capabilities, Cirba Solutions is leading the creation of a circular battery supply chain. www.cirbasolutions.com

Role Overview

The Material Handler role is a hands‑on individual contributor responsible for hour‑by‑hour execution of material identification, separation, and packaging activities. The goal of this position is not only the effective movement of material but to keep the warehouse well organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe and secure work environment using safety procedures and processes.
• Participate in safety continuous improvement projects. Ensure the work area and warehouse are well organized and clean. This may require periodic extra movements of material to re‑organize and streamline.
• Responsible for weekly inventory control of waste products such as cardboard, skids, drums, and product such as gaylords, skids and drums. Will inform leadership when truck for delivery is needed & when order for materials is needed.
• Responsible for cardboard bailing and making of gaylord boxes for teams and delivering to their area when needed.
• Organization of mezzanines and removal/loading scrap products. Responsible for the organization of all mezzanines and secondary storage areas including staging of drums and pails to be taken down as required.
• Loading of all scrap trucks.
• Responsible for moving material from the mixed dry pallet racks, in order of FIFO from the appropriate.
• Responsible for packaging and removing any finalized material and loading it to a finalized material pallet location.
• Responsible for taking away all empty boxes, FRL boxes, filled collection units and any order movement of material and supplies out of the sort area to prevent delay or stoppage of operations. From time to time the material handlers may be asked to support shipping and receiving in the movement of materials and other related tasks.
• Responsible for supporting inventory cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy in the area.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to perform read and comprehend product labeling, job instructions, and safety documentation.
• Basic analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Basic communication and listening skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and multitask in a team based, fast‑paced, detailed and production‑oriented environment.
• Must be able to operate the bailor and the wrapper.
• Forklift certified.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Must be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time to perform their assigned job activities.
• Must be able to visually identify.
• Must be able to manipulate small items with their hands.
• High school degree or equivalent
• Warehouse and forklift experience of 1 year
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand basic English as well as follow written and oral directions given in English.
• TRAVEL: none

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Most Times
• Sitting: Sometimes
• Lifting/Carrying 20-50 lbs: Sometimes
• Lifting/Carrying >50 lbs: Sometimes
• Pushing/Pulling: Most Times
• Climbing: Never
• Stopping/Bending: Sometimes
• Reaching above shoulder: Most Times
• Repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers: All the Time
• Operate Motor Vehicle: Sometimes
• Operate Manual Equipment: Sometimes
• Operate machinery/power tools: Sometimes

Worksite Conditions

• Weather Exposure: Sometimes
• Temperature Extremes: Most Times
• Noise: Most Times
• Odors: Most Times
• Dust or Mist: Most Times
• Fumes or Vapors: Most Times
• Chemicals drummed: Most Times
• Chemicals bulk tank: Never
• Respirator: All the Time
• Personal Protective Clothing: Sometimes
• Personal Protective Equipment: All the Time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA/HRA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Life & Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off
• 80 hours of paid company holidays

Cirba Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.