Job Description

Scrap Management Industries is looking for a full-time Scrap Metal Inspector. This role will provide quality control and appropriate categorization of materials.

Performs assigned and routine visual inspections of scrap metal loads

Tests and inspects materials based on established quality specifications

Interact with suppliers and peddlers on a daily basis

Demonstrate good customer service

Inspect all inbound scrap metal deliveries

Document (using tablet or another company-issued device) any non-conforming items in scrap metal deliveries and report findings to scale operator and commercial personnel.

Make appropriate deductions for loads containing excessive non-metallic material

Maintain constant communication with office personnel, operators, and on-site company drivers by radio and phone

Monitor and direct traffic flow through the yard

Crosstrain in multiple roles and on various pieces of mobile equipment to assist general operations when shorthanded

Use handheld Geiger counter to survey loads and pinpoint location of lightly radioactive material

Maintain hard copy of commodity description with picture handbook

Adhere to company safety policy and all OSHA requirements

Crosstrain staff on inspection procedures

Requirements

Ability to navigate in, and adapt to, a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Ability to work Saturdays and extended hours during the week

Ability to adhere to schedule

Ability to work well under pressure and diffuse tense interpersonal situations

Ability to stand/walk/remain outside in most weather conditions for up to 12 hours per day

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs several times a day

Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions

Prior experience operating heavy equipment is a plus

Knowledge of different metals (metal identification) a plus

Ability to speak Spanish and English (Bilingual) a plus