Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Scrap Metal Buyer to join a dynamic recycling operation in California. This role involves purchasing non-ferrous scrap materials, assisting customers, evaluating materials, and supporting daily yard operations. The position is a supervisory role with a focus on ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase non-ferrous scrap materials including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and other recyclable metals.
• Work directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, truck drivers, and peddlers.
• Evaluate incoming materials and assist with material grading and pricing.
• Communicate with yard personnel to ensure proper receiving, sorting, and processing of materials.
• Identify off-grade, contaminated, or questionable materials and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and purchase documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and support responsible purchasing practices.
• Provide excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of customers and suppliers.
• Comfortable negotiating pricing and making practical business decisions.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Preferred

• Experience in scrap metal recycling, salvage, construction, demolition, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of non-ferrous metals and material grading.
• Scale house or material receiving experience.
• Inventory, purchasing, or commodity buying experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys working with people and building relationships.
• Has strong common sense and decision-making skills.
• Is comfortable in a hands-on industrial environment.
• Can balance customer service with sound business judgment.
• Is eager to learn the scrap metal and recycling industry.
• Thrives in a fast-moving operation where no two days are the same.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $150,000 based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan with company participation.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Ongoing training and industry development.

Required Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 1st shift.

Additional Details

This supervisory position involves around 0% travel time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.