Scale Buyer/ Wire Chopper – Scrap Metal Recycling

Are you a driven individual with an unmatched work ethic? Do you thrive in environments where hard work is valued and rewarded? If so, Twin Village Recycling has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Scale Buyer/Wire Chopper for our thriving recycling business. This position is responsible for inspecting, grading and weighing incoming scrap metal materials as well as operating a machine that separates non-ferrous wiring from its external coating.

The Scale Buyer/Wire Chopper position is full-time with PLENTY of opportunity for overtime, offers a highly competitive pay rate of $20 - $25/per hour, paid training on all equipment, and physically active, hands-on work for people who like to keep busy.

Schedule: Mon – Fri 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 7:00 am- 12 pm

Job Tasks: interact with customers, place non-ferrous scrap metal on a scale, identify the grade of metal, record the weight on a touch pad computer, generate a ticket that the customer takes into the offices for payment, remove the weighed scrap from the scale, and place the scrap in the appropriate areas in the warehouse for processing, use a specialized machine to efficiently and effectively strip the insulation or coating from metal wire, allowing for the recovery and recycling of the metal, monitor the flow of materials going in and out of the wire chopper, maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.

Skills/Knowledge: Previous scrap yard experience is a plus but we will train you on all necessary equipment! Must have good people skills, mechanical ability, basic knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, basic computer and math skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, accuracy in operation and attention to detail, forklift experience is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements and Environment: Must be able to stand for long periods, lift and move heavy materials, must be willing/able to work in the elements – 85% of time you are under a roof, 15% outside, visual acuity for constant observation and inspection of materials, hand dexterity for machine operation and the manipulation of various materials.

Benefits: Paid time off, option to contribute to a 401(k) retirement savings account and to buy into health insurance

Join our team today and play a crucial role in the recycling process!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Depew, NY 14043 (Required)

Work Location: In person