Warehouse Laborer/ Forklift Operator

JOB TITLE: Laborer / Forklift Operator

REPORTS TO: Federal Autocat Supervisor

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: 6225 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY

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

OVERTIME: Occasional Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

COMPENSATION: $18.00 per hour

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Laborer/Forklift Operator position is sorting and shearing catalytic converter products inside the warehouse using a stationary shear, and packaging the final product for shipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating the equipment, handling product, and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Shears catalytic converters according to written or verbal instructions to recover ceramic catalyst components.

- Starts machine, after inspecting the blade and other working parts, and monitors the operation.

- Perform daily preventative measures such as lubricating and cleaning machines, with daily record keeping.

- Lifts work piece manually, positions and secures against guides and stops, then controls the blade to cut.

- Works in a safe and efficient manner to maximize productivity.

- Operate forklift or skid steer - load/unload trucks, move product to and from the shearing station.

- Sort, trim, and separate various types of metals.

- Transfer material from one container or area to another as required.

- Adhere to quality standards set forth by the company.

- Collect, wrap, and stage materials to be shipped for a particular order.

- Identify safety hazards in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Ability to set up and run machinery without supervision.

- Forklift certification/experience considered an asset; however, we will provide training to the right candidate.

- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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.

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.