Inbound Inspector

Corridor Capital; Hazel Green (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust insurance benefit package

Paid holidays

PTO program

Bonus opportunities

Professional training and development opportunities

Job summary

A regional scrap metal company in Hazel Green, Alabama, is seeking an Inbound Inspector to oversee the inspection of incoming materials, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will manage traffic flow in the yard while maintaining communication with customers and drivers. Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to make quality decisions regarding metals. This role offers a robust benefits package including insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in a professional manner.
• Ability to make decisions regarding the quality of metals received.
• Proficient in using a tablet for software data entry.
• Experience in a scrap yard is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming material for quality and safety standards.
• Direct customer and traffic flow in the yard.
• Make decisions regarding commodity purchases based on company policy.
• Decide on commodity purchases or rejections per company policies.
• Enter inspection data into software immediately.
• Attend internal meetings and complete required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making on metal quality

Use of hand signals and radios

Knowledge of laws on scrap metal

Data entry on tablet

Safety and cleanliness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ferrous and nonferrous metals knowledge

Scrap yard experience (preferred)

Tools

Tablet

Inspection software

Job description

Inbound Inspector – Harmon Scrap Metal

We are looking for an Inbound Inspector to support our yard operations by inspecting all inbound materials, ensuring compliance with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulations before receipt. The successful candidate will also manage safe and efficient traffic flow in and around the yard, maintaining clear communication with customers, truck drivers, and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all incoming material to ensure it meets company quality and safety standards.
• Guide traffic flow in and out of the yard, maintaining efficient and safe patterns while communicating with the scale house.
• Direct customers, truck drivers, and operators to appropriate areas and ensure safe unloading.
• Make decisions regarding commodity purchases or rejections and deductions in accordance with company policies.
• Enter inspection data into the software immediately.
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Robust insurance benefit package.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO program.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Professional training and development opportunities.

Required Competencies

• Communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Use hand signals and two‑way radios.
• Learn laws and regulations governing scrap metal purchasing.
• Make decisions regarding the quality of metals received.
• Use a tablet to enter information into software efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• Preferred: Experience working in a scrap yard.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Work environment involves frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Disclaimer

The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets that create magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices such as cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.

How to Apply

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