Scrap Yard Lead (Non-Ferrous)

Metalico; Fayette City (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical & Dental

401(k) match

Employee Referral

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Boot & Glasses Reimbursement

Aflac Benefits

Job summary

Metalico is seeking a Non-Ferrous Production Lead to oversee daily operations in the yard, ensure quality standards, and support the Non-Ferrous Manager. The role involves safety adherence, material handling, inventory control, and cross-training across equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, scrap/metal industry exposure, strong attention to detail, and reliable attendance. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Industry experience in scrap, metal preferred.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Safety oriented with safe work habits.
• Punctual with good attendance.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Willing to cross-train on equipment.
• Basic math, reading, and English writing.

Responsibilities

• Weigh non-ferrous material and input transactions in the in-house system.
• Weigh, sort, and move material and perform general material handling.
• Operate forklift; be ready to learn larger equipment.
• Maintain records for deliveries and shipments.
• Conduct monthly retail inventory.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Interact with scales to verify pricing.
• Act as liaison between management and crew.
• General labor: sweeping, shoveling, cleanup.
• Cross-train on other equipment and assist staff.

Skills

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Cross-training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Summary:

The Non-Ferrous Production Lead position will oversee the daily activities of the Non-Ferrous Operations and ensure that the quality standards are met and perform any necessary duties critical to maintain critical production levels. Provide support to the Non-Ferrous Manager and ensure the warehouse operations objectives are achieved. Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times. Performs cleanup activities on a routine basis. Performs other duties as directed by management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety programs.
• Weigh non-ferrous material and input transactions into “in-house” system.
• Weighing, sorting, and moving material including general duties involving physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
• Interact with employees on other scales to verify/restrict duplication of purchase.
• Accurately identify material to be able to process material within a range supplied by management and/or verify correct pricing.
• Act as a liaison between management and the crew.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of all documents related to deliveries and shipments.
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift. Be open to learn and operate larger industrial equipment as needed.
• Conduct monthly retail inventory.
• General labor duties that may include but are not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist employees as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Industry experience in scrap, metal preferred.
• Prior experience with hand tools, preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work inside or outside as required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits.
• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required.
• Good communication skills.
• Team-player.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills; must be willing to cross-train on other equipment.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Basic math, reading and writing English skills are required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position guides the yard’s activities and team’s tasks.

Work Hours:

• Monday through Friday with a 40 hour work week; overtime as necessary.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance - $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) - up to 2.5% employer match.
• Employee Referral - up to $1,000.
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

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.