Metals Scrap Inspector - Safety & Quality

Pick-n-Pull Auto and Truck Dismantlers; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Radius Recycling is seeking a Metals Inspector to monitor material deliveries, verify quality and quantity, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. The role supports daily operations and stockpiling while emphasizing safe handling of scrap metal.

The position requires interaction with supervisors, operations staff, and customers, and involves standing for long periods, physical activity, and potential weekend hours during peak times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect shipments of scrap metal received via truck, rail car, or ship to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy.
• Correctly identify and record inspection data such as weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal.
• Notify operations and commercial supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection.
• Collaborate with the commercial department concerning quality and consistency of customer deliveries.
• Direct the unloading of vehicles delivering scrap to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow within the facility.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.

Education

High School diploma

GED Certification

Job description

Radius Recycling is seeking a Metals Inspector to monitor material deliveries, verify quality and quantity, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. The role supports daily operations and stockpiling while emphasizing safe handling of scrap metal.

The position requires interaction with supervisors, operations staff, and customers, and involves standing for long periods, physical activity, and potential weekend hours during peak times.