Material Grader

Title: Material Grader Date: Sep 6, 2024 Location: Houston, TX, US, 77020 Company: simsmetalm 4627 Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the municipal recycling and renewable energy industries. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history. Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Job Summary: Material graders report to work and attend morning meeting with production manager. Graders are responsible for grading all inbound loads and directing truck traffic to the correct unloading area. Graders assist production manager with communicating directing operators to needed locations in the processing and loading yards. The Inspector in a yard is generally an experienced general laborer who has gained a level of knowledge of the typical materials coming into a yard and has a solid understanding of what materials are not acceptable. They have to interact directly with the drivers coming into the yard and inspect the materials being unloaded. They advise the driver or commercial team member of materials rejected or make deductions for weights that are not ferrous metal. An example would be if a driver unloads a 30,000lb mixed load of scrap and wood- 28,000lbs metal and 2,000lbs wood. The grader would perform an inspection of the load and document the estimated 2,000lbs of wood. Grader would communicate his findings to the commercial team and a decision would be made on charging for the disposal of the wood or to load back onto the truck for disposal. Major Responsiblities: Attend and participate in morning safety and operation meetings. Provides service to customers, including traffic control, communicating program elements, and ensuring customer safety. Performs incoming, in-process grading of inbound and outbound loads. Inspects materials for environmental quality compliance issues and in compliance with the Materials Acceptance Policy Separates materials (unacceptable materials, non-shredder materials, et. al.). Housekeeping duties End of shift summary of daily deductions and downgrades sent to production manager. Job Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Minimum 12 months of industry experience preferred. Able to work in Houston, TX. weather conditions. Able to lift and move objects up to 25lbs. Skilled at estimating the weight or volume of objects found in loads of scrap metal. Data entry and computer skills. With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment. A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. Find Out More… Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability. SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION. Nearest Major Market: Houston