We are seeking a highly skilled Heavy Metal Sorting Specialist to join our team at Metalico in Akron, Ohio, a leading full-service scrap metal recycler in the Northeastern United States. The ideal candidate will have industry experience in scrap metal recycling and possess excellent customer service skills and attention to detail and accuracy.

Summary:

The Metal Sorting Specialist will grade, purchase, and sort all types of copper, aluminum, brass, steel, etc. This fast-paced role requires efficient multi-tasking to handle customers at a number of platform and truck scales. This position will assist in unloading trucks, effectively learn the yard layout, and move metal around on a fork truck. A high level of customer service and a willingness to learn about various metals and their value are required.

Essential Job Functions:

- Grade and sort incoming materials according to policy and procedures.

- Purchase and process incoming materials. Provide exceptional customer service.

- Operates and/or drives equipment as required, conducts pre-shift safety inspection of equipment. Ensures proper maintenance.

- Supplies production facility and/or stockpiles raw feed or finished products.

- Build loads for delivery.

- Operates forklift and skid steer.

- Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.

- Performs other tasks as assigned or requested.

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.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- A high school diploma or equivalent.

- Industry experience in scrap, and metal recycling preferred.

- Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.

- Ability to work inside or outside as required.

- Good communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy.

- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits.

- Punctual and reliable; good attendance required.

- Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills; must be willing to cross-train on other equipment.

- Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures.

Work Hours:

- This is a day shift position, typical hours are 7 am – 4:30 pm.

- Monday through Friday with a 40-hour work week; overtime and Saturdays as necessary.

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.