Shop Operator

Position Overview Ensure the safe, traceable, and repeatable preparation, treatment, handling, and storage of materials, including running defined treatment plans on lab mills and reactors. Key Responsibilities Material Identification & Traceability · Retrieve materials for testing or treatment and verify material ID, batch/lot number, and test request · Log material movement and status in the tracking system, maintaining chain-of-custody from storage through testing and return/disposal Material Treatment (Lab Mills / Reactors) · Follow approved treatment plans, loading and operating equipment per defined parameters, SOPs, and safety requirements · Monitor treatment progress and flag deviations or abnormalities · Unload treated materials and prepare them for downstream testing or storage Record-keeping · Complete digital treatment forms accurately, ensuring records are complete and auditable · Label treated materials clearly with updated identifiers and treatment history Equipment Cleaning, Changeover & Maintenance · Clean and verify mills and reactors between uses to prevent cross-contamination · Perform routine maintenance (inspections, lubrication, wear checks), keep maintenance logs, and escalate issues · Coordinate equipment downtime with lab scheduling and the Material Testing team Safety & Compliance · Follow all lab safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements · Maintain 5S standards and dispose of waste per safety and environmental procedures · Support safety audits, incident reporting, and corrective actions Required Skills & Training · Experience with industrial lab equipment (mills, reactors, mixers) · Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping discipline · Basic mechanical aptitude for routine maintenance · Safety training for lab and materials handling environments · Ability to lift 50 lbs · Familiarity with Office 365 · Forklift certification is an asset Why Join Us? At Carbon Upcycling, your work drives real progress toward a low-carbon future. You’ll help boost plant capacity, strengthen local supply chains, and enable cost-competitive, sustainable building materials. Join a high-performance team where ambition meets action, and where your contributions shape the future of the cement and building materials sector.