Scale/Forklift Operator/Laborer

Metalico, Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal recycling seeks a Scale / Forklift Operator / Laborer in Syracuse to provide customer service and manage materials. You'll operate forklifts, sort scrap metals, and maintain a safe work environment while collaborating with customers and team members.

Benefits

Medical & Dental (70% employer paid)

401(k) with 2.5% company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Referral $1000

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service and greet customers.
• Operate forklift to unload/load customer vehicles.
• Sort and process scrap metal according to grade.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Team Player

Multitasking

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Bobcats

Loaders

Job description

JOB TITLE: Scale / Forklift Operator / Laborer

REPORTS TO: Yard Manager

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: 6225 Thompson Rd, Syracuse NY 13206

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturdays 7:30am to 12:00pm
COMPENSATION: $18-19 / 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.
• Safely operates forklift or skid steer to unload/load customer vehicles and/or trucks. Also utilize forklift to dump containers. Move pallets/containers to the appropriate location.
• Learn to identify and 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, 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, loaders a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals a plus.
• Quick learner who can follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
• Must have reliable transportation to work.
• Pre-hire requirements: Complete 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 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.