Quality Metals Inspector – Scrap Yard & Shipments

Radius Recycling, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; 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, Inc. in Eugene, OR seeks a Metals Inspector to monitor incoming scrap and verify it meets quality and safety standards. You will document weight, grade, and quantity, coordinate with operations, and support yard activities.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and good problem-solving and communication skills.

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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent

Job description

Radius Recycling, Inc. in Eugene, OR seeks a Metals Inspector to monitor incoming scrap and verify it meets quality and safety standards. You will document weight, grade, and quantity, coordinate with operations, and support yard activities.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and good problem-solving and communication skills.