Incoming Yard Inspector - Metalico
Buffalo, NY 14219
About the Job
COMPANY: Buffalo Shredding & Recovery LLC.
JOB TITLE: Incoming Inspector
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, non-exempt
LOCATION: 3175 Lake Shore Rd. Buffalo NY, 14219
HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
COMPENSATION: $18-20/hr, based on skills and experience.
PURPOSE:
The incoming inspector position supports plant operations by inspecting the incoming loads for non-conforming materials. They are also responsible for directing the flow of traffic to ensure safe unloading practices. Will perform other duties as directed by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB TITLE: Incoming Inspector
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, non-exempt
LOCATION: 3175 Lake Shore Rd. Buffalo NY, 14219
HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
COMPENSATION: $18-20/hr, based on skills and experience.
PURPOSE:
The incoming inspector position supports plant operations by inspecting the incoming loads for non-conforming materials. They are also responsible for directing the flow of traffic to ensure safe unloading practices. Will perform other duties as directed by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
- 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.
- Incoming/communicating with the yard personnel.
- Ensure that quality, environmental, and safety standards of Metalico Inc. for production, customers, and employees are consistently achieved.
- Inspect loads for non-conforming materials and communicate with operators and drivers to ensure safe unloading practices of materials.
- Inspect scrap load to identify prohibited items, assign correct commodity codes, and assign deductions according to best practices.
- Inspect customer materials for liquids, non-metallic materials, and other non-acceptable materials (i.e. Propane tanks, PCBs, batteries, etc.)
- Identify and record inspection data to include weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap material.
- Ensure customers drop the correct material in the correct designated areas.
- Direct drivers to drop-off location(s).
- Communicate via 2-way radio with the Weigh Master and yard personnel.
- Cross-train in other tasks as needed.
- Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather/seasons.
- Required to wear PPE (safety-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Able to operate bobcats, forklifts, and loaders a plus.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
- Knowledge of the various ferrous and non-ferrous metals is a plus.
- Quick learner who can follow directions.
- Good communication skills.
- Team player.
- Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work.
- Prior to hire - must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental (70% Employer Paid)
- Vision Insurance (Out of pocket)
- Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
- 401k (2.5% Company Match)
- Aflac Services (Out of Pocket)
- Life Insurance (25k paid through the company)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- 8.5 Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral $1000
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, Inc.
About Metalico, Inc.
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 are 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 500 people in 23 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.
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. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.
Source : Metalico
