Posted 24 months ago
1st Shift Non-Ferrous Buyer
South BendOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Buys non-ferrous metals from the public, classifies and identifies material, validates recycling permits, and ensures compliance with state law and company policy.
About this role
Subsidiary
OmniSourceOverview
Coordinate buying of non-ferrous metals from the public, properly classify/identify material into the appropriate commodity. If applicable, scan identification into the system, as well as properly identify valid metal recycling permit. Ensure compliance with applicable state law and company policy.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers in purchasing non-ferrous metal.
- Operate skid steer, loader, and forklift as needed.
- Upgrade material when possible.
- Receive and validate proper identification and permit.
- Maintain a clean work area during and at the end of the shift.
- Sort scrap to upgrade and remove nonconforming items.
- Perform all required preventative maintenance and report any issues.
- Ensure all PPE is in a safe working condition.
- Contact supervisor or manager when equipment needs repaired.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Effective communication skills / customer service skills.
- Pass vision and hearing test.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Good judgmental skills.
- Ability to multi-task in priority
Benefits
- Paid weekly bonus
- Paid vacation time
- Company paid and supplemental life insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Annual stock awards
- Stock purchase plan with company match
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarships
- 10 paid holidays
- Comprehensive employee discount database
- Supplied uniforms
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills
Forklift OperationLoader OperationMaterial ClassificationMetal Recycling Permit IdentificationPPE Safety CompliancePreventative MaintenanceScrap SortingSkid Steer Operation
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