1st Shift Non-Ferrous Buyer

OmniSource

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

South Bend, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Coordinate the purchase and classification of non-ferrous metals from the public while ensuring compliance with state laws and company policies. Operate heavy machinery to move materials and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

You have effective communication and customer service skills, along with basic computer skills and a valid driver's license. You are able to operate heavy machinery like skid steers and loaders, and possess good judgment for multi-tasking in a priority-driven environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

skid steer operation

loader operation

forklift operation

basic computer skills

valid driver's license

Job Description

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

Coordinate buying of non-ferrous metals from the public, properly classify/identify material into the appropriate commodity. If applicable, scan identification into the system, as well as properly identify valid metal recycling permit. Ensure compliance with applicable state law and company policy.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist customers in purchasing non-ferrous metal.
  • Operate skid steer, loader, and forklift as needed.
  • Upgrade material when possible.
  • Receive and validate proper identification and permit.
  • Maintain a clean work area during and at the end of the shift.
  • Sort scrap to upgrade and remove nonconforming items.
  • Perform all required preventative maintenance and report any issues.
  • Ensure all PPE is in a safe working condition.
  • Contact supervisor or manager when equipment needs repaired.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Effective communication skills / customer service skills.
  • Pass vision and hearing test.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Good judgmental skills.
  • Ability to multi-task in priority

Benefits

  • Paid weekly bonus
  • Paid vacation time
  • Company paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution 
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Annual stock awards 
  • Stock purchase plan with company match 
  • Employee tuition reimbursement
  • Dependent scholarships
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive employee discount database
  • Supplied uniforms

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers. 

OmniSource

Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
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