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Metalico

Heavy Equipment Operator

Rochester, NY

$19 - $22/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator. Location: 1515 Scottsville Rd. Rochester, NY 14623. Job Type: Full-time, ... We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle ...

Tekni-Plex

Production Operator (Honeoye)

Honeoye, NY

$20/hr

Production Operator As a production operator, you would be responsible for packaging, palletizing ... Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system * Follows and participates in ...

Tekni-Plex

Production Operator (Honeoye)

Bloomfield, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Production Operator As a production operator, you would be responsible for packaging, palletizing ... Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system * Follows and participates in ...

Tekni-Plex

Production Operator (Honeoye)

Bloomfield, NY · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Production Operator As a production operator, you would be responsible for packaging, palletizing ... Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system * Follows and participates in ...

Metalico

Laborer/Greeter/Forklift Operator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Laborer/Greeter/Forklift Operator. Reports To: Facilities Manager. Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt ... We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle ...

Tekni-Plex

Extrusion Operator

Bloomfield, NY · On-site

$22/hr

Assists Extrusion Operators II, III, & IV with order changes and set-ups. * Performs quality ... Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system. * Transports roll stock to ...

Tekni-Plex

Extrusion Operator

Bloomfield, NY · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Assists Extrusion Operators II, III, & IV with order changes and set-ups. * Performs quality ... Operates scrap grinder as required and understands recycle system. * Transports roll stock to ...

Novolex

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Canandaigua, NY · On-site

$19.32/hr

Forklift Operator | Canandaigua Warehouse| HIRING IMMEDIATELY Do you have experience working as ... Recycle support * Repack boxes, stencil/re-label boxes, stretch wrap product, hand stack product

Novolex

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Canandaigua, NY · On-site

$19.32/hr

Forklift Operator | Canandaigua Warehouse| HIRING IMMEDIATELY Do you have experience working as ... Recycle support * Repack boxes, stencil/re-label boxes, stretch wrap product, hand stack product

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for recycle operator in Rochester, NY is $14.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.79 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Recycle Operator vs Material Handler?

AspectRecycle OperatorMaterial Handler
CertificationsTypically requires OSHA safety training, forklift certificationOften requires OSHA safety training, forklift certification
Work EnvironmentRecycling plants, waste management facilitiesWarehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers
Industry UsageWaste management, recycling industriesLogistics, manufacturing, warehousing

Recycle Operators and Material Handlers share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in waste and material management sectors. While Recycle Operators focus on sorting and processing recyclable materials, Material Handlers manage the movement and storage of various goods. Both roles are essential in industries that handle physical materials, but their specific duties differ based on industry needs.

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Metalico

Rochester, NY

$19 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Company: Metalico Rochester.
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator.
Location: 1515 Scottsville Rd. Rochester, NY 14623.
Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM, Saturdays as needed 8:00AM-12:00PM.
Compensation: $19.00-22.00/hr, based on skills and experience.
Responsibilities:
  • Safe Handling and/or moving material.
  • Knowledge of the excavator/magnet/grapple loading requirements; material shipping specifications; weight thresholds.
  • Effective communication with all site personnel.
  • Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, etc.
  • Daily maintenance of equipment.
  • Identify, report, correct and/or prevent hazards.
  • Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
  • Handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.
  • Work outside in the elements regardless of the season.

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Heavy equipment certification a plus.
  • 2+ years of heavy equipment operation experience.
  • Organizational skills, able to multitask.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently.
  • Team player, able to get along with a diverse group.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Standing for extended periods of time.
  • Move about a salvage yard.
  • Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry objects and materials up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
  • Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.
  • Outside work in the Yard is where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered.
  • Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
  • Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times, hearing protection is provided by the company at all times.

Benefits:
  • Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
  • Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
  • 401k (2.5% company match).
  • 8.5 Paid Holidays.
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
  • Employee Referral $1,000.
  • Safety Toe Boot & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
  • Vision (Out of pocket).
  • Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
  • Aflac Services (Out of pocket).

Metalico would like to thank all of our applicants for applying for the Heavy Equipment Operator position.
Only those that meet our criteria will be contacted, however. Thank you!
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

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.