1st Shift Non-Ferrous Buyer

OmniSource; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly bonus

Paid vacation time

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Annual stock awards

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarships

Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Metal Purchase Associate to coordinate buying of non-ferrous metals, identify material, and ensure compliance with state law and company policy.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, operating equipment, validating IDs/permits, maintaining a clean work area, sorting scrap, performing maintenance, and upholding PPE standards. Equal opportunity employer, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and customer service ability.
• Pass vision and hearing tests.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good judgment and multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in purchasing non-ferrous metal.
• Operate skid steer, loader, and forklift as needed.
• Upgrade material when possible.
• Receive and validate identification and permits.
• Maintain a clean work area during and at shift end.
• Sort scrap to upgrade and remove nonconforming items.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report issues.
• Ensure PPE is in safe working condition.
• Notify supervisor or manager when equipment needs repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Vision and hearing

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Judgment skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Skid steer

Forklift

Job description

Coordinate buying of non-ferrous metals from the public, properly classify/identify material into the appropriate commodity. If applicable, scan identification into the system, as well as properly identify valid metal recycling permit. Ensure compliance with applicable state law and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in purchasing non-ferrous metal.
• Operate skid steer, loader, and forklift as needed.
• Upgrade material when possible.
• Receive and validate proper identification and permit.
• Maintain a clean work area during and at the end of the shift.
• Sort scrap to upgrade and remove nonconforming items.
• Perform all required preventative maintenance and report any issues.
• Ensure all PPE is in a safe working condition.
• Contact supervisor or manager when equipment needs repaired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills / customer service skills.
• Pass vision and hearing test.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good judgmental skills.
• Ability to multi-task in priority

Benefits

• Paid weekly bonus
• Paid vacation time
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Annual stock awards
• Stock purchase plan with company match
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarships
• 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive employee discount database
• Supplied uniforms

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.