Metal can inspector job description

JOB TITLE
Metal Inspector / Greeter
REPORTS TO
Ferrous Operations Manager
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Non-Exempt
LOCATION
Rochester, Scottsville Rd.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
OVERTIME Saturdays
as needed
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with experience & skill-set
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Metal Inspector / Greeter position is to greet each peddler as he/she comes off the scale, assign correct commodity codes for the material being brought in, and direct the peddler to the appropriate drop-off location(s).


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet the Peddler with courtesy.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• Inspect scrap load in order to identify prohibited items, assign correct commodity codes, and assign deductions according to best practice.
• Inspect customer materials for liquids, non-metallic, and other non-acceptable materials. (ie. Propane tanks, PCBs, and batteries)
• Identity and record inspection data to include the weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal.
• Ensure customers are dropping the correct material incorrect designated areas.
• Direct peddler to drop-off location(s).
• Communicate via 2-way radio with Weigh Master and yard personnel.
• Direct peddler through outbound scale, and instruct on payout procedure.
• Physically assist customers with the unloading of their material.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Minimum 1-3 years experience in scrap metal recycling preferable.
• Experience in general labor in heavy manufacturing environments
• People skills, strong belief in customer service, team player.
• Work out in the elements throughout the year, able to lift 60 pounds.
• Highly active work environment which requires being on your feet all day.

BENEFITS:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
• 401(k) with company match
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (Out of pocket)
• Life insurance (Company paid)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays (7.5)
• 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.

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.