Material Inspector

Padnos•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator. Schedule for Material Inspector: Shift: 1st Rotating days worked Monday - Friday, some weekends as needed. Position Summary for Material Inspector: We are looking for someone energetic who loves interacting with people and customers face to face. You will be working outside most of the time to work with the truck drivers coming in. We are happy to train on equipment and our recycling business, and want a customer service representative who is seeking to learn and grow within a company. The Material Inspector interacts with customers while inspecting various grades of material upon delivery into the yard. Sort and upgrade materials to meet quality standards per established protocols. Operate small equipment as needed to process and prepare material prior to shipment. Sort, process and inventory material by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts. Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers. Assist customers with the unloading of their material. Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment. Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Accuracy in operation and attention to detail
Knowledge in inventory control

Nice To Haves

Six months operating small equipment experience preferred
2+ years working with customers face to face in high volume (automotive service desks, waiter/waitress, face to face sales is all good experience!)

Responsibilities

Interact with customers while inspecting various grades of material upon delivery into the yard.
Sort and upgrade materials to meet quality standards per established protocols.
Operate small equipment as needed to process and prepare material prior to shipment.
Sort, process and inventory material by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts.
Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers.
Assist customers with the unloading of their material.
Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment.
Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.