Inspector

Job Title: Metals Inspector

Job Description

The Metals Inspector observes and monitors incoming scrap metal deliveries to verify they meet established quality and quantity specifications while consistently following Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. This role supports daily production operations by assisting with receiving, sorting, and stockpiling materials and products, and requires a solid understanding of raw materials, production processes, and techniques that ensure the efficient receipt and transfer of quality product.

Responsibilities

• Inspect shipments of scrap metal received via truck, rail car, or ship to confirm they meet material specifications and comply with scrap acceptance policies.
• Verify that incoming materials are free from environmental hazards and document any issues in accordance with company procedures.
• Accurately identify and record inspection data, including weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal.
• Notify operations and commercial supervisors of problems found during inspections and assist in recommending corrective actions.
• Support daily production operations by helping with the receiving and stockpiling of materials and finished products.
• Perform general labor tasks in the scrap metal yard, including cleaning and sweeping work areas.
• Move materials and scrap metal safely throughout the facility using appropriate methods and tools.
• Remove debris and waste from work areas to maintain a safe and organized yard.
• Contribute to general facility upkeep by keeping inspection and production areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment around heavy machinery and moving equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of related work experience in construction, machine shop, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing any type of inspection, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately observe, identify, and document material characteristics such as weight, grade, content, and quantity.
• Knowledge of raw materials and basic production processes related to metals or industrial operations.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks, including lifting, moving, sorting, and cleaning in a physically demanding environment.
• Comfort working around heavy machinery, moving parts, loud noise, and dirty conditions while following safety procedures.
• Strong awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and willingness to comply with all guidelines.
• Effective communication skills to report issues and collaborate with supervisors and production teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, production, or maintenance roles in industrial or recycling settings.
• experience in sorting, cleaning, and handling scrap metal or similar materials.
• Familiarity with scrap metal yards or recycling operations.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in completing repetitive tasks safely and accurately.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-established recycling operation that has been in business for over a century, offering the stability of a proven industry leader combined with the hands-on satisfaction of contributing to sustainable metals recycling. You will work in a team-oriented environment where safety is a core value and where your attention to detail directly supports quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. The role provides opportunities to gain experience with industrial processes and heavy equipment while building a solid foundation for a long-term career in production and recycling operations.

Work Environment

The work environment is a steel, metal, and auto recycling facility with a long-standing presence in the industry. The site includes an indoor production area and a large outdoor yard, with operations taking place in both covered and open-air structures. Team members work around heavy machinery, moving parts, and loud noise, and the setting is very dirty due to the nature of scrap metal handling and processing. Work may be assigned in areas such as Joint Products or similar yard departments, where tasks are performed partially under structures or fully outdoors in the middle of the yard. Employees should expect a physically demanding industrial environment, consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and adherence to all safety procedures while performing inspection, material handling, and general labor tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.