Metal Shop Laborer

Upstate Shredding/Weitsman Recycling, a division of Weitsman Family of Companies, the East Coasts largest privately held scrap metal processor, is currently looking for Metal Shop Laborers at our location in Owego, NY.

One Great Company Starting Pay of $17.00/HOUR = ONE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Weitsman Family of Companies is an employee-oriented company that offers a competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and Employer Paid Life Insurance. We also offer paid time off which includes 2 weeks’ Vacation earned within the first year of employment and 6 observed Holidays.

Position Overview:

• Assist customers with unloading materials.
• Sort and process materials according to their metal components.
• Purchase, grade and box materials.
• Track inventory and shipments.
• Lead efforts to provide a best in class customer experience.
• Use a variety of hand tools and machines such as forklifts, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws and pressure washers.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Work safely and maintain work area/equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Safety/OSHA guidelines and adherence for your safety and others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• Must have the willingness to go the extra mile learning the scrap metal recycling industry.
• Metals knowledge preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, work independently and multitask.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible to work off hours, overtime and weekends, in an industrial environment which may include being outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
• Must be willing to cross-train in various positions, be self-motivated, possess good work ethics and have the ability to work with a team.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen test, background check and fit-for-duty test if needed.

Safety:

This position requires the following personal protective equipment be worn at all times:

• Safety glasses.
• Head protection.
• Hard toe work boots.
• High visibility safety vest.
• Other protective equipment as required.

Benefits:

Benefit Package Includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401 K
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (6)
• Paid Vacation

If you are interested in this opportunity please forward your resume to this really job posting, or apply in person at 15 West Main Street, Owego, NY 13827.

Weitsman Family of Companies would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for the position will be contacted.

Weitsman Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Owego, NY 13827: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location