Plant Material Handler

Cyclic Materials Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental coverage

401K contributions

Generous paid time off program

Job summary

Cyclic Materials Inc. is hiring for a position in Mesa, AZ, where you will manage material receiving, shipping, and inventory tracking.

You will regularly operate forklifts and pallet jacks while ensuring accurate inventory records and collaborating with the operations supervisor. Should you have experience in warehouse logistics and handling equipment, we invite you to contribute to our mission of building a circular supply chain for critical materials.

Qualifications

• Skilled in operating material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Experience with product sampling is a plus.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Receive and organize inbound and outbound loads.
• Load trucks for shipments and manage material transfers.
• Conduct cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Understanding warehouse operations

Dynamic fast-paced environment adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Inventory management system

Job description

Cyclic Materials™ is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle℠ and REEPure℠ processes, we recover rare earths from end‑of‑life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy, including the production of electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind turbines, defense, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price, alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply chains. In 2025, Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale, alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Job Overview

Reporting to the warehouse supervisor, you will be responsible for the receiving, shipment and movement of materials within the plant. Your duties will encompass all things related to material movement and inventory tracking within the plant. You will regularly operate forklifts and pallet jacks in the execution of your duties. You will be based onsite in Mesa, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

Preproduction activities include:

• Collaborate with operations supervisor to finalize operating consumables storage locations
• Organize, inventory and put‑away all operating consumables
• Label inventory racks and storage areas as agreed for easy identification
• Complete preproduction training

Postproduction activities include:

• Organizing inbound and outbound loads
• Receiving materials and putting them away in the appropriate storage location
• Loading trucks for outbound shipments
• Use forklift and pallet jack to move palletized material within the plant including:
  • Transferring material to and from the production lines for feeding or storing of end products
• Weighing of materials and entering information into inventory management system
• Receiving of goods in the inventory management system
• Conducting cycle counts and ensuring inventory accuracy
• Maintaining accurate inventory records
• Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Understand general functioning of a warehouse and logistics
• Skilled operator of material handling equipment including:
  • forklift, pallet jack, pump cart etc.
• Proficient in Excel and basic understanding of inventory management.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic fast paced environment, with a high sense of urgency.
• Experience with product sampling, such as metals and concentrates, a plus.

Working Conditions

• This position may require working in outdoor or indoor environments, with exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• The job may involve shift work, weekend shifts, or on‑call availability depending on operational needs.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials, we’re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email [e-mail]. Applicants for employment in Canada and the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN, L1‑A visa or any other non‑immigrant status).

As set forth in Cyclic Materials Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.