Forklift/Scale Operator Job at Metalico, Buffalo, NY

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  • Metalico
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Forklift/Scale Operator

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Metalico Skyway (637 Tifft Street Buffalo NY, 14220) 

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturdays as needed
COMPENSATION: $16-18/hr, based on experience & skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide quality customer service.
  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Work and interact with customers receiving materials at scale.
  • Computer experience – make the necessary transaction entries to capture specific metal purchased and weights.
  • Sort and process scrap metal according to grade and size.
  • Maintain a work area representative of a safe, organized, efficient, and clean environment.
  • Operates forklift or skid steer to unload/load customer vehicles and/or trucks. Also, utilize a forklift to dump containers. Move pallets/containers to the appropriate location.
  • Learn to identify/sort ferrous and nonferrous materials, light maintenance, and/or clean up.
  • Perform and complete all work assigned in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.
  • Assist with material inventory as necessary.
  • Transfer material from one container or area to another as required.
  • Cross-train in other tasks as needed. 
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions, and work independently. 
  • Must be able to work assigned schedule.
  • Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather/seasons.
  • Communicate with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and customers clearly and respectfully.
  • Required to wear proper PPE (steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses) 


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to operate bobcats, forklifts, and loaders is a plus.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
  • Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals is a plus.
  • Quick learner who can follow directions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work.
  • Prior to hiring- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and pre-employment screening.


BENEFITS:

  • Medical & Dental (70% employer paid)
  • Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
  • Vision Insurance (Out of pocket)
  • 401(k) (with 2.5% company match)
  • Aflac Services (Out of pocket)
  • Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid)
  • 8.5 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral $1000
  • Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Time


Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Metalico:

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.

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