What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrap Yard Lead (Non-Ferrous) position at Metalico?
Summary:
The Non-Ferrous Production Lead position will oversee the daily activities of the Non-Ferrous Operations and ensure that the quality standards are met and perform any necessary duties critical to maintain critical production levels. Provide support to the Non-Ferrous Manager and ensure the warehouse operations objectives are achieved. Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times. Performs cleanup activities on a routine basis. Performs other duties as directed by management.
Essential Job Functions:
- Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
- Attend safety meetings and participate in safety programs.
- Weigh non-ferrous material and input transactions into “in-house” system.
- Weighing, sorting, and moving material including general duties involving physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
- Interact with employees on other scales to verify/restrict duplication of purchase.
- Accurately identify material to be able to process material within a range supplied by management and/or verify correct pricing.
- Act as a liaison between management and the crew.
- Maintain accurate record keeping of all documents related to deliveries and shipments.
- Operate small equipment such as a forklift. Be open to learn and operate larger industrial equipment as needed.
- Conduct monthly retail inventory.
- General labor duties that may include but are not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
- Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist employees as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned by your manager.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position guides the yard’s activities and team’s tasks.
Work Hours:
- Monday through Friday with a 40 hour work week; overtime as necessary.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance - $25,000 (100% employer paid).
- Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
- 401(k) - up to 2.5% employer match.
- Employee Referral - up to $1,000.
- 8.5 Paid Holidays.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days.
- Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
- Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
- Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
- Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.
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.