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Scale Operator

Buffalo, New YorkFull-time
$18 - $20 hourly
About the Job
COMPANY: Metalico Buffalo Inc.
JOB TITLE: Scale Operator
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION: 127 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo NY, 14210
HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturdays as needed
COMPENSATION: $18-20/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.
  • Operates forklift or skid steer to unload/load customer vehicles and/or trucks. Also, utilize a forklift to dump containers. Move pallets/containers to the appropriate location.
  • Learn to identify/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, and 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) 
  • Other tasks as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to operate bobcats, forklifts, and loaders is a plus.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
  • Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals is a plus.
  • Quick learner who can follow directions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work.
  • Prior to hiring- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and pre-employment screening.
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 (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 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.