Non Ferrous Buyer

SA Recycling•Brownsville, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nonferrous (NF) Retail Buyer purchases nonferrous scrap metal from retail customers. This position identifies and grades material, applies approved pricing, verifies weights, and completes accurate purchase records while providing courteous customer service. The buyer works with yard personnel to support safe receiving, proper sorting, and efficient material handling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in scrap metal purchasing, recycling, retail customer service, or scale operations preferred.
Ability to identify common nonferrous metals and learn company grading standards and purchasing procedures.
Strong basic math skills for weights, unit prices, deductions, and transaction totals.
Ability to use a computer, enter accurate data, and learn purchasing and scale software.
Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and professional customer service skills.
Ability to work with customers and yard personnel in a busy industrial environment.
English and Spanish communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and identify nonferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and other accepted materials; determine grade, condition, and contamination.
Purchase material using current company price lists and authorized buying limits. Obtain management approval for price exceptions or questionable loads.
Verify gross, tare, and net weights; ensure scales are used correctly and promptly report discrepancies or equipment concerns.
Enter customer information, metal grades, weights, prices, and purchase details accurately in the company system; review tickets before completing transactions.
Collect required customer identification and supporting documentation according to company procedures and applicable scrap purchasing requirements.
Explain material classifications, prices, deductions, and transaction procedures to customers; address concerns professionally and refer unresolved issues to management.
Follow payment and cash handling procedures, where assigned; protect funds, customer information, and transaction records, and report discrepancies promptly.
Coordinate with yard personnel to direct unloading, keep metal grades separated, and prevent contamination or unauthorized material movement.
Recognize prohibited, suspicious, or potentially hazardous materials; stop the transaction and notify management when acceptance or ownership is in question.
Maintain an orderly buying area, assist with inventory and receiving checks, and communicate material quality or pricing concerns to management.
Wear required personal protective equipment, follow site safety procedures, and promptly report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
Perform other related duties as assigned; operate material handling equipment only when trained and authorized.