Forklift Operator Job at Metalico, Rochester, NY

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  • Metalico
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator - Forklift / Laborer

REPORTS TO: Yard Manager

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: 50 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14605

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

OVER TIME: As Needed and/or Requested

COMPENSATION: $18 - $19 

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Forklift Operator / Laborer position is to provide support to the supply chain by collecting, loading, shipping and receiving warehouse products. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment, optimizing loading and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation of the business. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate forklift or skid steer - load/unload trucks, move pallets / containers to the appropriate location.
  • Sort, trim and separate various types of metals.
  • Transfer material from one container or area to another as required.
  • Determine different recoveries from material.
  • Adhere to quality standards set forth by the company.
  • Collect, wrap and stage materials to be shipped for a particular order; monitor intercompany yard transfers.
  • Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
  • Learn metal sorting criteria, perform product sampling, and perform basic math calculations.
  • Work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, participate in new processes to help inventory control.
  • Review and record production entries.
  • Assist in physical inventory process and reconciliation of any discrepancies.
  • Inspect materials for quality issues, per commodity.
  • Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned by Yard Manager.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous experience operating forklift in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (if applicable); Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and steel toe boots).
  • Ability to lift / push / pull 50 - 75 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
  • Quick learner who can follow directions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
  • Pre-hire requirements: Complete a pre-employment physical, drug test and pre-employment screening
  • Must have reliable transportation to work.
  • Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals is a plus.


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 Boots (Steel Toe) 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.  

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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