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Forklift Mechanic

Metalico
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2025
COMPANY: Metalico Buffalo Inc.
JOB TITLE: Forklift Mechanic
REPORTS: Operations Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, non-exempt
HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
COMPENSATION: $22-26/hr., based on skills and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment such as material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and repair all types of diesel and gas engine machines.
  • Diagnose and repair heavy machinery (forklifts, skid steers, etc.)
  • Repair, replace, recondition, disassemble, weld, and examine parts and engines.
  • Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
  • Conduct diagnostic testing and examine the findings of the tests.
  • Test driving vehicles to evaluate their performance.
  • Carry out preventive maintenance on forklifts and skid steers.
  • Keep and maintain detailed records of all vehicle’s services.
  • Maintain and keep a clean workspace.
  • Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.
  • Comply with all company safety measures and government regulations.
  • Communicate with a professional attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two (2) years mechanic experience.
  • Must have own tools.
  • Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects (over 50 pounds).
  • Squat and kneel.
  • Bend and twist as appropriate.
  • Sit/Stand for long periods at a time.

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 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.

This description is a representation of job duties and is not to be considered a full disclosure. Metalico, Inc., and its subsidiaries is an “at-will” employer. Therefore, this does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

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.

Salary : $22 - $26

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