The Car Prep / Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for dismantling incoming cars and ensure all fluids are removed and disposed of properly. This position will ensure all car parts will be removed and properly handled. This position will be responsible for ensuring the VIN number on the title matches the VIN on the car.

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.

Essential Job Functions

- Ensures VIN number is the same as reported on paperwork.

- Must perform the dismantling procedure in accordance to company policy.

- Remove and properly dispose of fluids including oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, power brake fluid, gasoline, diesel, and anti-freeze.

- Removal and proper handling of battery and catalytic converter, drums and rotors etc.

- Complete one vehicle before starting another.

- Keep work area clean and safe, fluids placed in labeled containers.

- Operate heavy equipment when assigned.

- Operate scale to weigh in material for customers

- Maintain tools and equipment and regularly inspect for problems.

- Pick up parts and debris from previous vehicle and put in appropriate holding containers / area.

- May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Entry level mechanic skills are preferred.

- Must have some experience of dismantling vehicles.

- Must be able to work assigned schedule.

- Must be able to perform a variety of task in all kinds of weather/seasons.

- Physical job - Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

- Will be required to wear proper PPE (steel toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses).

- Metals knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous is preferred.

- Prior to hire - Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and criminal background check.

Work Hours:

- Monday through Friday with a 40+ hour workweek. - Overtime and Saturdays will be required as scheduled.

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.

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. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.