Inspector

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Alter Trading Corp

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Davenport, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The inspector is responsible for directing and grading inbound scrap metal while ensuring quality standards are met. They also manage traffic flow and maintain professional relationships with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED, and preferably prior experience in metals. You can interact courteously with customers and vendors while maintaining a strong attention to safety and detail.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Scrap metal inspection

Material grading

Quality control

Yard equipment operation

Job Description

Inspector – Full-Time

🕒 1st Shift - Monday–Friday, 6am - 4pm 

About Us

Alter Trading Corporation, a 127-year-old, privately held company operating over 70+ scrap metal processing facilities across 11 states. We are a leader in the recycling industry, trading recycled materials both nationally and internationally. Our team is committed to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-focused Inspector to support inbound material operations at our Davenport, IA facility. This role involves inspecting, grading, and directing incoming scrap metal while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and inspect inbound scrap metal to the facility
  • Identify and grade inbound scrap materials
  • Reject unacceptable items and ensure quality standards are met
  • Direct customers in traffic flow and proper unloading areas
  • Complete inspection tickets and provide to customers
  • Obtain customer signatures on appropriate material certificates
  • Maintain good working relationships with customers
  • Operate yard equipment as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
  • Prior experience in metals preferred
  • Ability to interact with customers and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner
  • Strong attention to safety and detail

Safety

Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow standards may result in loss of position.

Apply Today!

Ready to join a team that values safety, teamwork, and long-term success? Click Apply Now to start your career with TRG an Alter Trading Company as an Inspector.

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Alter Trading Corp

Alter Trading Corporation is one of the nation's leading scrap metal recyclers and brokers, with processing centers and offices throughout the central United States. Alter has a reputation for innovation in the scrap metal industry. Our processing facilities are state-of-the-art. We're one of the largest recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the country serving industrial clients and salvage operations of every kind. Alter continues to develop new and expanded services and capabilities to meet the changing needs of its clients and the marketplace.
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