Inspector

Job Title:

Inspector and Sorter Job Description The Metals Inspector is responsible for observing and monitoring the delivery of material to verify conformance to quality and quantity specifications, while ensuring that all efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include assisting with daily production operations, as well as receiving and stockpiling of materials and products. The Metals Inspector should possess knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and other techniques required for maximizing the receipt and transfer of quality product. Responsibilities Inspect shipments of scrap metal received via truck, rail car, or ship to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy. Correctly identify and record inspection data such as weight, grade, content, and quantity of scrap metal. Notify operations and commercial supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection. Clean and sweep the scrap metal yard. Move materials and scrap metal. Eliminate debris and waste. Conduct general facility upkeep. Essential Skills General labor, production, maintenance, sorting, cleaning, sweeping, scrap metal handling. 1+ year of related work experience in construction, machine shop, manufacturing, or production. 1 year of inspection experience, with strong attention to detail. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in a similar role within a recycling or heavy industry environment is advantageous. Why Work Here? Join a steel, metal, and auto recycling company with a rich history of over 100 years. Benefit from a dynamic and evolving work environment that values safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Be part of a team that prioritizes personal growth and skill development. Work Environment The work environment is within a steel, metal, and auto recycling company located in Oakland. The site features an inside production area and a large outdoor yard. Expect exposure to heavy machinery, moving parts, loud noises, and a dirty setting. Employees may work in the Joint Products or other departments, with some areas being slightly indoors and others in the middle of the yard. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, CA. Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

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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.