FE Metals Inspector I

About the role

The Metals Inspector reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor, the Shredder Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager. The role involves observing and monitoring the delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications while ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Observing and monitoring delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Assisting with daily production operations.
• Receiving and stockpiling of materials and products.
• Inspecting shipments of scrap metal received via truck, rail car, or ship to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards.
• Correctly identifying and recording inspection data such as weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal.
• Notifying operations and commercial supervisors of problems and assisting in recommending remedial procedures.
• Collaborating with the commercial department concerning quality and consistency of customer deliveries.
• Directing the unloading of vehicles delivering scrap to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow within the facility.
• Providing backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Reporting equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.
• Supporting the company's Internal Control process (understanding, communicating, complying with defined internal controls, suggesting modifications).
• Communicating upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.
• Maintaining interpersonal contact with Stockpiling Supervisor, Shredder Operations Supervisor, Terminal Operations Manager, operations production employees, and customers via face-to-face and radio communication daily.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and other techniques required for maximizing the receipt and transfer of quality product.

Skills

• Ability to sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
• Push and pull occasionally when moving materials.
• Crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment.
• Stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials.
• Reach at arm's length and overhead frequently.
• Twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually.
• Climb occasionally when obtaining items.
• Manual dexterity required to handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly.
• Communicate by speech and hearing continually.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work and documentation.
• Mental dexterity needed to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Benefits