Metal Recycling Processor

South Post Oak Recycling Center

Scrap Metal Entry Buyer/Processor

South Post Oak Recycling Center (SPORC) is a Houston based metals and electronics recycling business. SPORC is also a family owned and operated business since 1994. We recycle and buy metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, alloys, stainless steel, and electronics which are all sorted and processed on site. We have been a trusted partner and recycler to numerous companies and people for over 25 years. This is done by operating safely, offering the highest levels of service, implementing practices that minimize the impact on our environment, having a positive impact on our community, constantly seeking to improve, thinking differently, and having fun.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Scrap Metal Buyer/Processor who is a self-starter with a great attitude and is open to learning. As a scrap metal buyer, this role requires quickly learning various types of metals and using machinery such as balers, forklifts, and shears to process materials.

This role requires heavy lifting and operating at a quick pace. A viable candidate should have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. comfortably.

Those with scrap metal industry experience or similar will be strongly considered. Experience in the scrap metal industry is not required as long as the candidate possesses other characteristics listed.

Responsibilities

· High level service and ongoing interaction with customers

· Accurately identifying various grades of scrap metal materials

· Hands on processing of materials purchased from customers

· Physically loading and unloading scrap material from vehicles

· Safely and accurately storing materials

· Baling, shearing, and sorting materials for shipping and receiving

· Ongoing preventive maintenance cleaning of warehouse facility

Qualifications

· Bilingual speaking preferred (Spanish and English).

· High school diploma or GED.

· Excellent customer service orientation.

· Experience working in an outdoor warehouse or similar environment.

· Willing and eager to learn. A quick learner and a desire to grow.

· Completes task quickly and accurately.

· Team player. Proven ability to work effectively with others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Communicate effectively with various types of people. Effectively builds relationships.

· Reliable – is timely and shows up when scheduled.

· High customer service orientation.

· Detail oriented – pays attention to detail.

· Acts in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.

· Exhibits a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

· Good follow through ability. Adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

· Problem solving skills

· Ability to model, represent and promote the company Values at the highest levels while adhering to SPORC’s policies set forth.

· Does NOT compromise safety. Models SPORC’s safety standards. Cautious.

· Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve and exceed all goals.

South Post Oak Recycling Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. South Post Oak Recycling Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16