NONFERROUS QUALITY CONTROL AND SORTING

CFC Recycling Inc. is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to join our team at our Gallatin, Tennessee location as a Nonferrous Quality Control & Sorting Technician. This position is responsible for inspecting, identifying, sorting, and verifying the quality of nonferrous metals to ensure materials meet company standards and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, hardworking, and able to work in a fast-paced recycling environment while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and high-quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect and sort nonferrous metals, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and other recyclable materials.
• Identify different metal types, grades, and material qualities to ensure proper classification.
• Perform quality control inspections to identify contamination, mixed metals, and unacceptable materials.
• Remove nonconforming materials and communicate quality concerns to supervisors and management.
• Ensure materials meet established company standards and customer specifications before processing, storing, or shipping.
• Monitor material loads and processed products for accuracy, cleanliness, and quality.
• Properly separate and organize materials to maximize recovery value and minimize contamination.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, processing, and preparing nonferrous materials as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, and near misses promptly.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, equipment operators, scale personnel, and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in scrap metal recycling, material sorting, quality control, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment is preferred.
• Ability to recognize and distinguish different types and grades of nonferrous metals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work outdoors and in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and handle materials within established safety limits, with assistance or mechanical equipment when necessary.
• Willingness to learn company material specifications, sorting procedures, and quality standards.

Safety Expectations

Safety is a priority at CFC Recycling Inc. Employees must follow all established safety procedures, use required PPE, maintain awareness of moving equipment and vehicles, and immediately report workplace hazards, injuries, incidents, and near misses to their supervisor.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to develop skills in the recycling and materials recovery industry.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to learn additional responsibilities and advance within the company.
• Company benefits for eligible employees, subject to applicable plan terms.
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical Benefits