FE Metals Inspector

The Metals Inspector reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor, the Shredder Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager.

The Metals Inspector is responsible for observing and monitoring the delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications, while ensuring compliance 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.

The Metals Inspector should possess knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and techniques required for maximizing the receipt and transfer of quality product.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position.

Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Essential Functions

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• 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 the 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.

Equipment & Maintenance

Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports the Company's Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Interpersonal Contacts

Direct contact with Stockpiling Supervisor, Shredder Operations Supervisor, or Terminal Operations Manager, operations production employees, and customers.

Face-to-face and radio communication required daily.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard.

Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.

Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times.

Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and / or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis.

Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

• 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 arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually;
• climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as the Metals Inspector will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly;

communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work and documentation. Mental dexterity needed as the Metals Inspector will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

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.

Pay Range : $23.79-25.50

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