Inbound Inspector

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inbound Inspector supports the yard by inspecting all inbound materials verifying everything is in compliance with company policy as well as federal, state, and local laws and guidelines before receiving it. The Inbound Inspector is also responsible for the safe and efficient movement of traffic in and around the yard while maintaining clear professional communication with customers, truck drivers, and fellow team members.

ABOUT HARMON SCRAP METAL

Here at Harmon Scrap Metal, we contribute to our environment by recycling on a large scale through the processing of scrap metal and we are growing by the day!

Our mission is to empower people to recycle the past to impact the future. By staying disciplined in our core values, we have intentionally built a remarkable team and culture. Discipline, Trust, Alignment, Accountability, and Adaptability, are the backbone of our business. They guide our hiring process and daily operations. We are transparent and results-oriented in all we do. Our scrap yards are located in Cornersville and Columbia, Tennessee, and in Athens and Hazel Green, Alabama.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Inspect all incoming material to ensure it meets company quality and safety standards
• Guide traffic flow in and out to maintain efficient and safe traffic pattern while maintaining communication with the scale house
• Communicate directly with customers, truck drivers, and operators directing them to the appropriate areas and get unloaded safely
• Make appropriate decisions about commodities purchasing and/or rejections and deductions
• Enter all appropriate information into the software immediately upon inspection
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

BENEFITS

• Robust Insurance Benefit Package
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Program
• Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to careers@harmonscrapmetal.com

Disclaimer: The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets, creating magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices like cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate using hand signals and two-way radios
• Ability to learn laws and regulations governing scrap metal purchasing
• Ability to make decisions regarding the quality of metals that are received in accordance with company policies
• Ability to use a tablet to enter information into software efficiently
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED
• Preferred, knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous metals
• Preferred, experience working in a Scrap Yard

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 80 pounds
• Work environment involves frequent and/or regular exposure to natural and unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises