Warehouse Production Laborer

The Warehouse Production Laborer 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. Buyer will assist unloading trucks, effectively learn the yard layout and move metal around on a fork truck. Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times. A high level of customer service and a willingness to learn about various metals and their value are a must. Performs other duties as directed by management.

• 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:

• Weigh incoming material brought in by customers.
• Sort incoming material into appropriate bins.
• Grade, purchase, and sort material.
• Assist unloading trucks.
• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
• Conducts pre-shift safety inspection of equipment. Ensures proper maintenance.
• Operates and/or drives equipment as required.
• Supplies production facility and/or stockpiles raw feed or finished products.
• Build loads for delivery.
• Operates forklift and skid steer.
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies.
• Keeps yard clean, well-organized and safe.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• Industry experience in scrap, metal preferred
• Ability to work inside or outside as required
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
• Punctual and reliable; good attendance required
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills; must be willing to cross-train on other equipment
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

Work Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am - 11:30am. Overtime and weekends will be scheduled as required.

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.