Forklift Operator Job at Metalico
JOB TITLE Forklift Operator
JOB TYPE Full-time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION Syracuse, NY
HOURS OF OPERATION Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
OVER TIME Saturday’s as needed
COMPENSATION Commensurate with experience
Position Summary:
Metalico is an essential scrap-metal recycling business looking for a Forklift Operator in our non-ferrous receiving area to buy material from the public and process it. The main essential job functions include:
- Identify and sort ferrous and non-ferrous metals, inspect, weigh, and categorize scrap metal by grade into appropriate areas.
- Ability to identify material being hauled.
- Attention to detail in identifying metals by visual recognition and other methods- will provide training but must be a quick learner.
- Provide excellent customer service.
Job Requirements:
- Forklift operator experience required.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Identify, hand sort, and unload metal material by different commodity type.
- Use mechanized equipment to sort and/or break down material per customer requirements.
- Sweeping and general housekeeping clean-up duties. Maintaining an organized clean area.
- Comply with Metalico company policies and OSHA safety procedures.
- Expected to wear PPE (Protective Personal Equipment) when necessary.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service.
- Effective communication skills.
- Must be able to work in team environment.
- Basic mathematical and computer skills required.
- Knowledge of ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials a plus.
- High School Diploma.
Full Benefits:
- 40 hours a week, plus some overtime opportunities.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance- Post 60 days.
- Paid Holiday Pay.
- Paid Time Off.
- 401 k Retirement Plan with company match.
Metalico would like to thank all of our applicants for applying for the Forklift Operator position. Only those that meet our criteria will be contacted, however. Thank you!
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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