Non-Ferrous Metal Sorter

Summary
The Metal Sorting 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. Some computer skills needed to operate buying software. Performs other duties as directed by management. This position has multiple openings at both the Warren, OH location and the Sharon, PA location!

Essential Job Functions:
Will perform the following:

• 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.
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies.
• Keeps yard clean, well-organized and safe.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Informing/communication with the Yard personnel.
• Ensure that Quality, Environmental, and Safety Standards of Metalico, Inc. for production, customers and employees are consistently achieved.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Industry experience in scrap, metal preferred.
• Prior experience with hand tools, preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Team-player.
• 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.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Basic math, reading and writing English skills are required.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Standing, sitting, walking, squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, and grasping.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist level and able to carry such objects for at least 30 feet.
• Physically able to participate in trainings and meetings.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Outside work in the Yard is where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered.
• Work will take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
• Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times.

Work Hours:

• Monday through Friday with a 40+ hour work week, Saturdays and overtime required as necessary.

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.