Scrap Pile Inspector

SA Recycling LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in Augusta, GA is seeking a Scrap Pile Inspector to observe incoming loads, verify conformance to quality and quantity specs, and support daily yard operations in all weather.

This role requires ability to lift, sort scrap, operate basic yard tools, pass medical and background checks, and communicate effectively in English (Spanish a plus). Candidates should be reliable, safety-minded and ready to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming loads to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications.
• Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts.
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles traveling through yard.
• Light facility maintenance and housekeeping to keep areas neat and safe.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Scrap Pile Inspector# Careers## Scrap Pile InspectorApply: Augusta, GA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-100154**Job Description:****Job Duties** The Inspector is responsible for observing and monitoring the delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications, while ensuring that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include assisting with daily production operations, as well as receiving and stockpiling of materials and products. Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor all-weather conditions. **Including, but not limited to:**Responsible for inspecting incoming customer loads for acceptable and non-acceptable materials · Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles · Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling up hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts · Unpacking boxes using box cutters, separating plastics, zip ties, blister packs, and other packaging materials · Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torqueing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts. · Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product e.g. metal shears, band saw and wire strippers · Direct traffic of yard vehicles traveling through yard · Light facility maintenance – painting, scraping, moving furniture and equipment · Maintenance – selecting and using tools properly, pulling and installing parts for machinery, working with other employees to assist machinery repair · Housekeeping – sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection · Moderate and Periodic landscaping work · Clean up work area at the end of shift · Keep work areas neat and orderly · Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions ·Organizing materials to have more effective use of space ·Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner ·Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed ·Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items\\* **Qualifications** · Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are \"grandfathered\" into their positions. · Must pass a medical physical and drug test · Must pass a background check · Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable · Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus · Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands · Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE **Job Expectations** Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. **Physical Requirements** · **Work Environment:** Scrap metal yard, outdoor · **Equipment & Tools:** Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE. · **Physical Demand Level:** Moderate to heavy · **Work Capacity:** Laborer Work Capacity · **Sensory Demands:** Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste · **Hand Movements:** Repetitive motions, grippingSA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.