Job Description

JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator (Ferrous).

REPORTS TO: Ferrous Operations Manager.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Non-Exempt.

LOCATION : 6225 Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY 13206

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
OVERTIME: Saturday's from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM per request/as needed.

COMPENSATION: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

The following duties are typical for this position; the following requirements are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safe Handling and/or moving material.
• Knowledge of material requirements; material shipping specifications; size threshold; weight thresholds.
• Effective communication with all site personnel.
• Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
• Daily maintenance of equipment.
• Identify, report, correct and/or prevent hazards.
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices, and typical sounds.
• Ensure others around you are aware of your whereabouts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Able to operate excavators, loaders, etc.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals a plus.
• Quick learner who can follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
• Must have reliable transportation to work.

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.

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.

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