Non Ferrous Buyer

External SA Recycling; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling seeks a Nonferrous (NF) Retail Buyer to source from retail customers, grade materials, apply approved pricing, and complete accurate purchase records. You will work with yard staff to ensure safe receiving, sorting, and efficient handling while delivering courteous service.

The role requires basic math, data entry, and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish. Competitive pay, medical plans, 401k, weekly pay, and advancement opportunities are offered at the Brownsville site.

Qualifications

• Identify nonferrous metals and assess grade, condition, and contamination.
• Strong math skills for weights and prices in transactions.
• Ability to enter data accurately and learn purchasing procedures.
• Clear communication and professional customer service in a busy yard.
• English and Spanish communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify nonferrous metals and determine grade and contamination.
• Purchase material using price lists and obtain management approval for exceptions.
• Verify weights and report discrepancies in the scales and records.
• Enter purchase details accurately and review tickets before transactions.
• Explain classifications, prices, and procedures to customers professionally.
• Follow cash handling procedures and protect funds and records.
• Coordinate unloading with yard personnel and maintain separation of grades.
• Identify prohibited or hazardous materials and notify management if seen.

Skills

Identify metals

Basic math

Data entry

Customer service

English & Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scale software

Purchasing software

Job description

The Nonferrous (NF) Retail Buyer purchases nonferrous scrap metal from retail customers. This position identifies and grades material, applies approved pricing, verifies weights, and completes accurate purchase records while providing courteous customer service. The buyer works with yard personnel to support safe receiving, proper sorting, and efficient material handling.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect and identify nonferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and other accepted materials; determine grade, condition, and contamination.
• Purchase material using current company price lists and authorized buying limits. Obtain management approval for price exceptions or questionable loads.
• Verify gross, tare, and net weights; ensure scales are used correctly and promptly report discrepancies or equipment concerns.
• Enter customer information, metal grades, weights, prices, and purchase details accurately in the company system; review tickets before completing transactions.
• Collect required customer identification and supporting documentation according to company procedures and applicable scrap purchasing requirements.
• Explain material classifications, prices, deductions, and transaction procedures to customers; address concerns professionally and refer unresolved issues to management.
• Follow payment and cash handling procedures, where assigned; protect funds, customer information, and transaction records, and report discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with yard personnel to direct unloading, keep metal grades separated, and prevent contamination or unauthorized material movement.
• Recognize prohibited, suspicious, or potentially hazardous materials; stop the transaction and notify management when acceptance or ownership is in question.
• Maintain an orderly buying area, assist with inventory and receiving checks, and communicate material quality or pricing concerns to management.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, follow site safety procedures, and promptly report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; operate material handling equipment only when trained and authorized.

Qualification and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in scrap metal purchasing, recycling, retail customer service, or scale operations preferred.
• Ability to identify common nonferrous metals and learn company grading standards and purchasing procedures.
• Strong basic math skills for weights, unit prices, deductions, and transaction totals.
• Ability to use a computer, enter accurate data, and learn purchasing and scale software.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and professional customer service skills.
• Ability to work with customers and yard personnel in a busy industrial environment.
• English and Spanish communication skills preferred.

Work Schedule:

Work the assigned site schedule. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office
• Equipment & Tools: Personal computer, multi-line phone, Laser printer
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, bending, kneeling, and sitting for long periods.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard alignment

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

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.