Scrap Yard Inspector

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming scrap shipments to verify material quality, value, and compliance with company specifications.
• Identify and remove prohibited or hazardous materials in accordance with company environmental and safety policies.
• Direct customers and vendors to appropriate unloading areas while maintaining safe traffic flow throughout the yard.
• Assist with unloading, sorting, picking, and processing recyclable materials.
• Operate forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as trained and authorized.
• Communicate material concerns, safety issues, or policy violations to supervisors.
• Provide support throughout the yard and assist with other operational duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
• Follow all company safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals is helpful but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Able to regularly lift 50 pounds or more.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify material discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Daily face-to-face and radio communication with customers, drivers, and coworkers.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hat.
• Exposure to active industrial operations, moving equipment, uneven terrain, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Opportunities for advancement.