Scrapyard Yard Inspector

Job Overview

The Yard Inspector is the front-facing, first point of contact for commercial and retail scrap customers at our scrapyard. Our team needs someone experienced, energetic, and committed to following specific processes to a "T". The Yard Inspector primarily works outdoors and engages with customers on a regular basis.

This job is physically, mentally, and interpersonally challenging. You may have one eye on a customer unloading material, another on an inbound semi trailer, while talking to a third customer and silently calculating non-metallic deduction weights for a fourth.

Things move fast here, but high-speed can't take the place of accuracy. You'll need to quickly learn our processes and 'flow' of materials -- and stick to it. Additionally, working at the front of the yard means being seen by management for a majority of the workday -- this is not a position for someone looking to 'phone it in', but if you're a workplace superstar it is the perfect position to get noticed.

We will select a handful of candidates for interviews. If we ask you to interview, please bring a physical, printed copy of your resume (with work-related references). We also hope you'll have good questions for us.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic to prevent jams and move vehicles in-and-out quickly.
• Greet & direct customers to correct piles to unload material.
• Inspect customers' material for non-metallics & items we don't accept.
• Communicate with other departments as vehicles move around.
• Upgrade (sort) material between piles.
• Maintain a clean & well-organized front-of-yard.
• Understand and be able to communicate various types & grades of metals.

Experience (REQUIRED)

• 3+ Year Experience in metals / scrap metals / metal recycling
• *** OR ***
• 1+ year experience as a Yard Inspector

Ideal Candidate Traits/Skills

• English / Spanish Bilingual
• Has excellent patience
• Commands authority while remaining friendly & inviting
• Experienced in fast-paced work environments
• Seeks work needing done, doesn't wait to be told
• Understands how an individual's work habits impact the rest of the team

Additional Details

• Paid Weekly
• Two 15m and one 45m break each day (paid, on the clock)
• Monday - Friday (8-4), with Saturdays usually optional
• 10+ OT Hours available weekly
• 401k & eligible for pay increases after first 90 days
• 2 Weeks PTO after first full year
• FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER. We believe in second chances and encourage individuals with prior justice system involvement to apply. We ask that you be upfront and open during your interview.

***First 90 days paid at $15/hr, moving up to full pay after conclusion of probationary period. Full pay rate will be disclosed along with your job offer, and will be based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously worked as an inspector for a scrapyard (or similar role)? Please explain.
• Are you English/Spanish bilingual?
• Do you have experience & understanding of scrap metals? Please explain.

Ability to Commute:

• Hammond, IN Required)

Work Location: In person