Inspector

External SA Recycling; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with a Company Match

Weekly Pay

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling in Paragould, Arkansas, is seeking a dedicated Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will inspect and document customer loads while ensuring traffic flows safely in the yard. This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and adhering to strict safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while assisting customers. The job also offers competitive pay and various benefits including bonuses and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred - previous experience in metal purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Direct traffic in the yard safely.
• Assist customers and resolve issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to resolve customer issues

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wire cutters

Mechanics tools

Job description

We are looking for hard‑working, reliable and safety‑minded individuals to join our team as an Inspector. As an Inspector you will be the first point of contact with our customers as they bring scrap materials into the yard. Your primary responsibilities will be inspecting and documenting customer loads and directing traffic to the proper collection site within the yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of an Inspector:

• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Communicate to customers the material grading process when the customer does not know or understand.
• Control traffic in the yard using signals and loud verbal commands to direct traffic.
• Communicate with office and truck drivers to determine commodity drop‑off location.
• Work independently while in the yard.
• Assist customers to satisfy their needs and resolve problems that arise.
• Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure a safe working environment.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift and keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.
• Organize materials to make more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed, performing effective housekeeping to maintain safety and hygiene for all team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of an Inspector:

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively, understand direction (written or oral), and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Previous experience purchasing metal is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yard

Equipment & Tools: Wire cutters, mechanics tools,

Physical Demand Level: Moderate

Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders and standing for long periods.

Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste

Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.