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JOB TITLE: Ferrous Yard Laborer / Heavy Equipment Operator in training
REPORTS TO: Ferrous Operations Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt
LOCATION: Metalico Buffalo (127 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14210)
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM, Saturdays as needed
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REPORTS TO: Ferrous Operations Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt
LOCATION: Metalico Buffalo (127 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo, NY 14210)
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM, Saturdays as needed
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Load and unload scrap metal materials.
- Clean and prepare the job site in a tidy and safe manner.
- Use a variety of tools and machines; blowtorches, forklifts, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
- Sort and process scrap metal according to grade and size.
- Communicate with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and customers clearly and respectfully.
- Must be able to work assigned schedule.
- Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather/seasons.
- Required to wear proper PPE (steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses, etc.)
- Operate rail scale to weigh in/out railcars.
- Operate loader to push piles and lift off material.
- Operate yard roll-off truck to transport material.
- Coverage for yard inspector for scheduled time off and breaks.
- Help grease, gas, and other miscellaneous tasks to help get equipment ready for the day.
- Learn the functionality of heavy equipment to one day run it efficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to operate bobcats, forklifts, loaders 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.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
- 401(k) (1% company match)
- Aflac Services (Out of pocket)
- Life Insurance (25k paid through the company)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
About Metalico, Inc.
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 500 people in 20 operating locations across 8 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.
Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.
