Job Opening for Operations Management Trainee in Metalico (Rochester, NY)

Metalico Rochester is seeking a recent graduate of a Two or Four-Year Degree in business, operations management or related field to become its Operation Management Trainee.

General purpose & Qualifications:
Scrap Metal yard located in Rochester, NY seeks eager trainee to learn our business from the ground up. We will train the right person, no scrap metal experience necessary BUT must possess the following work qualities:
2 year minimum operational management training experience
Heavy equipment skills a plus (forklift, skid steer, loaders, material handlers)
Willingness to learn in a fast paced, inclement weather, dirty work environment.
Must be able to effectively communicate with customers
Must be able to lift minimum of 30 lbs.
Must be able to work full week & half day some Saturdays
Heavy equipment skills a plus (forklift, skid steer, loaders, material handlers)

Summary:
The purpose of this position is to support operations management for all ferrous the non-ferrous units with the objective of maintaining a safe, organized and tidy facility. In addition, recommend ways to maximize profits, meet quality standards, set production goals and build teamwork.

The Operations Support will be responsible for the following:
Evaluate the safety/environmental needs and make recommendations to the Ops Manager;
Review and make recommendations to the Ops Manager for the quality produced of our finished products;
Ensure adherence to customer specifications and make recommendations to Ops manager on ways to expand margins;
Assist Ops Manager with employee training regarding operating and maintaining equipment;
Become familiar with all processing operations and costs. Become knowledgeable enough to determine how material is to be processed through Metalico’s operating facilities and make recommendations to Ops Manager as needed;
Review/develop Standard Operating Procedures for the operations and make recommendations to Ops Manager as needed;
Conduct himself/herself with professionalism and be responsive to all internal and external customers;
Handle all disputes in a timely and effective manner. Effectiveness is defined as protection of both Metalico and the interests of the disputed party;
Conduct himself/herself according to Metalico’s values and anti-trust regulations;
Attend relevant training/information sessions with the intent of becoming more knowledgeable;
Responsible for planning and requesting capital needs;
Follow all Metalico procedures regarding his/her activities;
Ops Support will report to Operations Manager;
Ops Support is to perform other duties as assigned.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.