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Alter Trading Corp

In Yard Truck Driver

Rogers, AR · On-site

... weekend work as needed About Alter Trading Corporation Alter Trading Corporation is a 127-year-old, family-owned company with a strong reputation in the scrap metal recycling industry. With 70 ...

Alter Trading Corp

Operations Manager

Sardis, MS · On-site

Alter Trading Corporation, a 127+ year old company, with 70+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source ...

EMR Metal Recycling

Account Executive

Houston, TX · On-site

Purchase scrap metal from suppliers and customers * Leverage industry and market knowledge to ... Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required * Prolonged sitting required * May occasionally ...

Alter Trading Corp

Loader Operator

Madison, WI · On-site

$18 - $23.50/hr

... weekend work as needed About Alter Trading Corporation Alter Trading Corporation is a 125-year-old, family-owned company with a strong reputation in the scrap metal recycling industry. With 70 ...

Alter Trading Corp

CDL Driver

Sardis, MS · On-site

... weekend work as needed About Alter Trading Corporation Alter Trading Corporation is a 127-year-old, family-owned company with a strong reputation in the scrap metal recycling industry. With 70 ...

Alter Trading

Non Ferrous Clerk

Rockford, IL

$37K - $38K/yr

Alter Trading Corporation is a 125 year old company, with 70 scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source ...

Interco Trading

Department Supervisor

Madison, IL

$60K - $70K/yr

... metals trading and recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with facilities in Missouri and Illinois. The company buys, sells, and processes nonferrous metals and electronics scrap worldwide ...

Interco Trading

Department Supervisor

Madison, IL

$60K - $70K/yr

... metals trading and recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with facilities in Missouri and Illinois. The company buys, sells, and processes nonferrous metals and electronics scrap worldwide ...

Alter Trading Corp

Non Ferrous Clerk

Rockford, IL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Alter Trading Corporation is a 125 year old company, with 70 scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source ...

Alter Trading Corp

Non-Ferrous Warehouse

Medford, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Previous Metal Scrap Experience, preferred ABOUT US Alter Metal Recycling is looking to add to its team in Medford, WI. Alter Trading Corporation is a 125 year old company, with 70 scrap metal ...

EMR Metal Recycling

Account Manager (Buyer)

Houma, LA · On-site

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the thriving scrap metal industry, build strong ... Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends. #LI-Onsite IND01 EMR USA ...

Alter Trading Corp

Non-Ferrous Warehouse

Negaunee, MI · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Previous Metal Scrap Experience, preferred ABOUT US Alter Metal Recycling is looking to add to its team in Negaunee MI. Alter Trading Corporation is a 125 year old company, with 70 scrap metal ...

Alter Trading Corp

Non-Ferrous Warehouse

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Previous Metal Scrap Experience, preferred ABOUT US Alter Metal Recycling is looking to add to its team in Green Bay, WI. Alter Trading Corporation is a 125 year old company, with 70 scrap metal ...

EMR Metal Recycling

Account Executive

New Orleans, LA · On-site

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the thriving scrap metal industry, build strong ... Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends. EMR USA Metal Recycling ...

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How much do weekend scrap metal trading jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend scrap metal trading in the United States is $18.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Scrap Metal Trading vs Scrap Metal Recycling Coordinator?

AspectWeekend Scrap Metal TradingScrap Metal Recycling Coordinator
CredentialsBasic knowledge of scrap metal types, safety certificationsSame certifications, plus recycling process knowledge
Work EnvironmentOutdoor markets, trading yards, flexible hoursRecycling facilities, office settings, regular hours
Industry UsageTrading scrap metals, negotiating salesOverseeing recycling operations, compliance

Weekend Scrap Metal Trading involves buying and selling scrap metals, often in outdoor markets or trading yards, with flexible hours. Scrap Metal Recycling Coordinators focus on managing recycling processes, ensuring compliance, and coordinating operations within recycling facilities. While both roles require knowledge of scrap metals and safety certifications, their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Ferrous Scrap Buyer

Ferrous Scrap Buyer

Commercial Metals Company

Martinsburg, WV • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Commercial Metals Company rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

299th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
  • $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities
Why This Job

The Ferrous Scrap Buyer is responsible for marketing ferrous scrap within the region, positioning and procuring material for designated consumers, and optimizing supply lanes within the assigned territory. This role partners closely with the trading team, mills, recycling operations, and external suppliers to optimize scrap flows, quality, pricing, and freight while improving customer value and recycling margins. 

What You'll Do
  • Manage the assigned trading territory in a way that reflects the company's culture and supports strong stakeholder relationships
  • Position the territory's ferrous scrap
  • Coordinate the territory's ferrous scrap position with the Trading team to align with regional goals
  • Build and maintain strong internal relationships with mill and recycling teams at all levels
  • Develop strong external relationships with key third party consumers, mills and foundries
  • Apply a trading mindset to optimize scrap flows, quality, pricing, and freight across mills and recycling plants
  • Monitor market trends and communicate developments to stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Drive administrative efficiency improvements (e.g., vendor portal utilization and process enhancements)
  • Partner with Logistics to reduce freight costs and improve asset efficiency
What You'll Need
  • Experience in ferrous scrap, metals trading, recycling, steel mill procurement/sales, commodities, or a closely related industrial commercial role (level to be aligned to the position's scope)
  • Pricing and negotiation, relationship management, market analysis, margin and cost optimization, and disciplined deal execution
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with mills, recycling operations, and logistics to optimize freight and material flow
  • Clear, timely communication of market trends and internal/external updates
  • Comfort with standard business systems (spreadsheets, ERP/CRM tools) and process improvement
Your Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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