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OmniSource

Industrial Scrap Buyer

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Procure scrap metal from industrial generators and dealers. * Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships. * Retain and maintain profitable accounts within established pricing guidelines.

OmniSource

Industrial Scrap Buyer

Corpus Christi, TX

Procure scrap metal from industrial generators and dealers. * Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships. * Retain and maintain profitable accounts within established pricing guidelines.

OmniSource

Industrial Scrap Buyer

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

Procure scrap metal from industrial generators and dealers. * Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships. * Retain and maintain profitable accounts within established pricing guidelines.

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal - this role puts you right in the middle of the action. As a Material Grader at Trademark Metals ...

OmniSource

Industrial Scrap Buyer

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

Procure scrap metal from industrial generators and dealers. * Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships. * Retain and maintain profitable accounts within established pricing guidelines.

Leggett & Platt

Baler/Scrap

Havre De Grace, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Push empty scrap buggies from the baling area to the areas of the plant where they are used and exchange with full buggies of scrap foam. Then push full buggies to baling area to be baled. * Separate ...

Global Employment USA

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Scrap Metal Buyer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80K - $125K/yr

Reputable company seeks to hire an experienced Scrap Metal Buyer to add to their team! Qualified candidate must have at least 3 years' scrap metal buying experience. This position will be responsible ...

Leggett & Platt

Baler/Scrap

Havre De Grace, MD · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Push empty scrap buggies from the baling area to the areas of the plant where they are used and exchange with full buggies of scrap foam. Then push full buggies to baling area to be baled. * Separate ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

Scrap Metal Grader Know Your Metal. Own Your Station. Build a Real Career. If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal this role puts you right in ...

Global Employment USA

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Scrap Metal Buyer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80K - $125K/yr

Reputable company seeks to hire an experienced Scrap Metal Buyer to add to their team! Qualified candidate must have at least 3 years' scrap metal buying experience. This position will be responsible ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal - this role puts you right in the middle of the action. As a Material Grader at Trademark Metals ...

SA Recycling

Scrap Pile Inspector

Aiken, SC · On-site

Scrap metal yard, outdoor all-weather conditions. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for inspecting incoming customer loads for acceptable and non-acceptable materials. * Maintain a ...

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A scrap job typically involves collecting, sorting, and processing discarded materials such as metal, paper, or plastic for recycling or resale. Workers in this field may dismantle items, separate valuable materials, and ensure proper disposal of waste. Scrap jobs are common in recycling centers, junkyards, and waste management companies. The role requires physical labor and knowledge of material handling and safety protocols.

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A typical day in a scrap yard or processing facility involves sorting, weighing, and processing various types of scrap metal and materials using specialized equipment and manual techniques. Employees may operate machinery, inspect incoming loads for contaminants or prohibited items, and maintain records for inventory and shipments. Safety is a key priority, so adhering to strict protocols and wearing protective gear are part of the routine. Team members often work closely with drivers, machine operators, and supervisors to ensure the efficient flow of materials and compliance with environmental regulations. Over time, there can be opportunities to advance to supervisory or specialized equipment operator roles within the industry.

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Industrial Scrap Buyer

OmniSource

Corpus Christi, TX • On-site

$50 - $70/hr

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 92 rated recycling and waste

Job description

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Responsibilities
  • Procure scrap metal from industrial generators and dealers.
  • Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships.
  • Retain and maintain profitable accounts within established pricing guidelines.
  • Identify and implement margin opportunities with existing accounts.
  • Resolve internal and external customer service issues.
  • Complete paperwork to meet deadlines.
  • Travel as needed to secure Business.
  • All other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous sales or scrap buying experience.
  • Working knowledge of scrap pricing, material identification, costs, operations, and transportation.
  • Ability to generate and qualify leads and close deals.
  • Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with SAI is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Flexible schedule, as travel is required.
  • Must have favorable results of credit checks, background checks, and other assessments.

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

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About OmniSource

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Founded in Fort Wayne, IN in 1943, OmniSource, LLC has grown to become one of North America’s largest processors, distributors, and managers of scrap and secondary metals. We collect, process, and resell a wide variety of scrap metal. The company ships over 5 million gross tons of recycled steel and 1 billion pounds of nonferrous and stainless-steel scrap annually. Our primary collection and processing facilities are concentrated in the Midwest, the South, and the Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. But our reach stretches across North America, utilizing a wide-ranging fleet of trucks, containers, railcars, and barges to collect and haul metals. We expect to continue to expand OmniSource’s footprint, deploying our processing assets to cover new geographical territories, opening new facilities, and making targeted acquisitions. Supplementing our company-operated scrap collection sites, we also acquire metals from industrial scrap generators with which we have established strategic partnerships. We have designed and installed customized metals-recycling programs, some of which we manage and operate, for manufacturing companies nationwide.

Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Wayne, IN, US

Year founded

1943

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