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Loader Operator

Buffalo, New YorkFull-time
$18 - $22 hourly
About the Job
COMPANY: Skyway Auto Parts Inc.
JOB TITLE: Loader Operator
REPORTS TO: Facility Manager and Facility Supervisor
JOB TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt
LOCATION: Skyway Auto Parts, 637 Tifft Street Buffalo NY, 14220
HOURS: 40 Hour Work Week
COMPENSATION: $18-22/hr., based on skills and experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Clean and prepare jobsite and yard in a tidy and safe manner.
  • Use loaders to rotate vehicle inventory throughout the yard.
  • Parking newest vehicles and removing oldest vehicles to be crushed and shipped.
  • Safe handling and/or moving of vehicles.
  • Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
  • Daily maintenance of equipment.
  • Remove fluids such as gas or oil from vehicles.
  • Remove tires from vehicles.
  • Use a variety of tools and machines; blowtorches, forklifts, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
  • Effective communication with all site personnel.
  • Identify, report, correct, and/or prevent hazards.
  • Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety, and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.
  • Work outside in the elements regardless of the season.
  • Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices, and typical sounds.
  • Other tasks as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Being able to operate bobcats, forklifts, and loaders.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, and kneel.
  • Quick learner who can follow directions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
  • Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus. 
  • Standing for extended periods of time.
  • Move about a salvage yard.
  • Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry objects and materials up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
  • Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings. 
  • Outside work in the Yard is where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered.
  • Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
  • Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times, hearing protection is provided by the company at all times.

BENEFITS:
  • Medical/Dental Insurance (70% employer paid).
  • Vision Insurance (out of pocket).
  • Flexible Spending Account (out of pocket).
  • 401(k) (2.5% company match).
  • Aflac Services (out of pocket).
  • Life Insurance (25k paid through the company).
  • Employee Referral $1000.
  • 8.5 Paid Holidays.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • Safety Toe Boots & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

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.