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 (8-12) 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: $15.00 - $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 46327 (Required)

Work Location: In person