Quality Control Inspector
About The Position
The Quality Control Inspector I (QCI I) plays a foundational role in supporting BlueScope Recycling’s quality standards by performing accurate inbound inspections, identifying material quality issues, and ensuring proper documentation for every load received. This position is essential to protecting site revenue, ensuring correct grading, reducing deductions, and supporting consistent material quality for downstream customers. The QCI I upholds BlueScope’s commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence by following established inspection protocols and escalating issues appropriately.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of experience working with ferrous and non‑ferrous materials or demonstrated aptitude to learn material identification principles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient basic math, reading, and writing skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.
- Demonstrated technological aptitude.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to or training with: XRF devices for material identification.
- Remis – Scrap Metal ERP system.
- Scrap metal commodities and basic market conditions.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inbound inspections of scrap metal to ensure materials meet quality, safety, and specification standards.
- Perform outbound quality verification to ensure loads meet consumer specifications before shipment.
- Identify contamination and quality risks; recommend remedial procedures to correct deficiencies and prevent reoccurrence.
- Utilize XRF devices, visual inspection techniques, and material identification methods to validate grade and composition.
- Ensure Remis entries are accurate, complete, and timely to support quality tracking and revenue protection.
- Assist suppliers by directing them to the correct commodity pile or quality‑appropriate unloading location.
- Support safe and efficient yard flow by giving clear instructions, guiding traffic, and communicating hazards.
- Share inspection findings with operations and settlement teams to support corrective actions, deduction decisions, and process improvements.
- Participate in collaborative efforts focused on elevating material quality, reducing contamination, and improving inspection consistency.
- Contribute to quality improvements within inspection systems, documentation clarity, and process flow.
- Model consistent application of BlueScope’s quality standards and reinforce the importance of inspection accuracy.
- Follow all BlueScope Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) rules and policies without exception.
- Maintain housekeeping expectations in assigned areas to support safe, effective inspection work.
Benefits
- health insurance
- life insurance
- short and long term disability
- paid time off
- retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
