Scrap Inspector

Company Description

BlueScope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service.

As a processor, BlueScope Recycling transforms raw ferrous scrap into specification melt products for primary and secondary producers of iron, steel, and stainless steel.

BlueScope Recycling focuses on achieving long-term sustainable growth by applying extensive knowledge and experience to support the unique needs of generators and consumers of scrap metal.

BlueScope Recycling is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. For over 100 years, BlueScope has continued to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology, and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright, and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas, and perspective can help shape our future - we look forward to hearing them!

Job Description

Summary: The role of the inspector is to observe and monitor the delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications. The inspector is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and grading inbound and outbound loads of scrap metal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect shipments of scrap metal received via truck or rail car, to ensure material meets specifications and is free from hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy.

• Correctly identify and record inspection data such as weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal through documentation, pictures, and reports.

• Assist and direct suppliers with inbound scrap deliveries and unloading at the correct commodity pile and/or processing area.

• Direct the unloading of vehicles delivering scrap to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow within the facility.

• Complete inbound inspection grader reports for every load that enters the yard.

• Notify operations supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection.

• Collaborate with marketing department concerning quality and consistency of customer deliveries.

• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

• Perform general housekeeping duties in yard as needed.

• Strictly adhere to all BlueScope Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and standards

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Inspect shipments of scrap metal received via truck or rail car, to ensure material meets specifications and is free from hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy.

• Correctly identify and record inspection data such as weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal through documentation, pictures, and reports.

• Assist and direct suppliers with inbound scrap deliveries and unloading at the correct commodity pile and/or processing area.

• Direct the unloading of vehicles delivering scrap to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow within the facility.

• Complete inbound inspection grader reports for every load that enters the yard.

• Notify operations supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection.

• Collaborate with marketing department concerning quality and consistency of customer deliveries.

• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

• Perform general housekeeping duties in yard as needed.

• Strictly adhere to all BlueScope Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Walk, sit, stand, stoop for long periods of time

• Able to lift 30 lbs. and shovel material continuously for at least 8 hours per day

• Exposure to physical operations in scrap recycling facilities, including walking/climbing in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces in inclement weather

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.