Scrap Metal Inspector

The Scrap Yard Inspector is responsible for monitoring the distribution of materials to verify conformance to value and quantity specifications, while ensuring compliance with the company's safety and environmental policies. This position may include, but is not limited to: identifying and removing hazardous substances, use of lift trucks, use of skid steers, picking and sorting, lifting, and use of other heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects shipments of material received to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards in accordance with scrap policy.
• Assists in unloading and sorting various recycled materials.
• Notifies supervisors of problems and assists with procedures to correct violations or issues.
• Directs unloading vehicles delivering scrap to ensure safe and orderly flow within the facility.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Complies with safety regulations.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• High School Diploma, GED or work related experience.
• Knowledge of various metals helpful.
• Ability to lift 50+lbs regularly.
• Driver’s license required.
• Requires outside work, and work in non-climate controlled environments year round.
• Face-to-face and radio communication required daily.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with guests and employees.
• Dependable and consistent work ethic.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Ability to stand constantly throughout shift, walk constantly, frequent use of hands, speak and hear frequently. Vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

JOB CONDITIONS: Laborers are required to wear protective gear, safety boots, safety glasses, a hard hat, and gloves. Exposure to physical operations at metal recycling yards may include, but not be limited to, walking/climbing in active Industrial yards with uneven surfaces and out-of-the-way areas. Frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions.