Incoming Inspector

COMPANY: Buffalo Shredding & Recovery LLC.

JOB TITLE: Incoming Inspector

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager and Operations Supervisor

JOB TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt

LOCATION: 3175 Lake Shore Rd. Blasdell NY, 14219

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm, Saturdays and overtime as needed.

COMPENSATION: $17-20.00/hr., based on skills and experience.

PURPOSE: The incoming inspector's 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
• Keeps management aware of any delays or discrepancies.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Informing/communicating with the yard/office personnel.
• Ensure that quality, environmental, and safety standards of Metalico Inc. for production, customers, and employees are consistently achieved.
• Inspect scrap loads 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 weigh master and yard personnel.
• Cross-training in other tasks/duties as needed and assigned by management.
• The ability to see well and distinguish between backup alarms, voices, and typical sounds.
• Ensure others around you are aware of your whereabouts.
• Work assigned schedule.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather/seasons.
• Required to wear proper PPE (safety toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to operate forklifts, bobcats, loaders a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 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 and valid identification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of the those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essestial job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands & arms; talk & hear
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Move about a salvage yard.
• Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to move, lift, and carry objects and materials up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Outside work in the Yard is where temperature and weather extremes (hot, cold, rain, snow) may be encountered.
• Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust & fumes.
• Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times, hearing protection is provided by the Company at all times.

BENEFITS:

• Medical & Dental Insurance (70% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket)
• 401(K) (2.5% company match)
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket)
• Life Insurance (25k, 100% Employer paid)
• 8.5 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program $1000
• Safety Toed Boot and Safety Prescription 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 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.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14219 (Required)

Work Location: In person