Inbound Inspector

Harmon Scrap Metal LLC • Cornersville, TN

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About The Position

The Inbound Inspector supports yard operations by inspecting incoming materials for compliance with company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws and guidelines before receiving them. The role also involves directing traffic safely and efficiently around the yard and maintaining clear, professional communication with customers, truck drivers, and team members.

Harmon Scrap Metal processes and recycles scrap metal. Its stated mission is to empower people to recycle the past to impact the future, guided by the values of Discipline, Trust, Alignment, Accountability, and Adaptability.

The position includes inspecting materials against quality and safety standards, guiding traffic, directing customers and drivers to appropriate areas for unloading, making decisions about purchasing, rejection, or deductions, and entering inspection details into software. The Inspector also attends internal meetings, completes required training, and performs other related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to communicate using hand signals and two-way radios.
• Ability to learn laws and regulations governing scrap metal purchasing.
• Ability to make decisions about the quality of metals received in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to use a tablet to enter information into software efficiently.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Work involves frequent and/or regular exposure to natural and unusual elements, including extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• Experience working in a scrap yard.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet company quality and safety standards.
• Guide traffic in and out of the yard to maintain an efficient and safe traffic pattern, communicating with the scale house.
• Communicate with customers, truck drivers, and operators, direct them to appropriate areas, and ensure they are unloaded safely.
• Make decisions regarding commodity purchases, rejections, and deductions.
• Enter appropriate information into software immediately upon inspection.
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Robust insurance benefit package.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO program.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Professional training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED