Metals Scale Buyer
Grand Rapids, MI
Partner Position – 8658 /
On-site
Metals Scale Buyer – Grand Rapids, Michigan
DISHER is partnering with a metals, paper, and plastics recycling company to fill their Metals Scale Buyer position. In this role, you will serve metals customers with prompt and accurate unloading, grading, and pricing with the core purpose of being the reason customers choose us!
What it's like to work here:
This is a unique opportunity to work with a growing company. With less than 50 employees company wide and 2 locations, this company is known for their commitment to sustainability and quality service. They foster a team-oriented, teamwork-driven culture, prioritizing collaboration and safety to ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction.
What you'll get to do:
- Provide timely service, and treat customers with respect
- Greet customers promptly, unload, grade, and price materials accurately
- Ensure efficient and safe unloading, grading, and loading of materials
- Price materials according to set or special pricing guidelines
- Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction, making them feel valued
- Accurately grade materials, ensure quality, and report issues to the Metals Operations Manager
- Work closely with the team to manage material flow, provide support, and process materials correctly
What will make you successful:
- Knowledge of material grading, pricing, and quality control processes
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and professionally, including forklifts and wheel loaders
- Strong organizational skills to keep the unloading area and equipment in top condition
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and ask for help when needed
- Knowledge of the math/costs involved in material processing and shipping
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance and report equipment issues
- A customer-focused mindset with the goal of driving customer loyalty to GRIM
