Non Ferrous Buyer

External SA Recycling•Brownsville, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nonferrous Retail Buyer purchases nonferrous scrap metal from retail customers. The position identifies and grades materials, 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. The role works the assigned site schedule; overtime and weekend work may be required based on operational needs. The work environment includes an office and a busy industrial setting. Physical demands are light to moderate and include lifting and carrying loads of up to 35 pounds, bending, kneeling, sitting for long periods, and repetitive hand movements. The role uses a personal computer, multi-line phone, and laser printer. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check, including a credit check if specified for the position. All U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old. The listed duties describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in scrap metal purchasing, recycling, retail customer service, or scale operations.
English and Spanish communication skills.

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; use scales correctly and promptly report discrepancies or equipment concerns.
Accurately enter and review customer information, metal grades, weights, prices, and purchase details in the company system.
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 transactions 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.