Material Inspector

Recycling Center Services - Turner Metals, 2125 Turner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.

Schedule for Material Inspector:

• Shift: 1st
• Rotating days worked
• Monday - Friday, some weekends as needed.

Position Summary for Material Inspector:

We are looking for someone energetic who loves interacting with people and customers face to face. You will be working outside most of the time to work with the truck drivers coming in. We are happy to train on equipment and our recycling business, and want a customer service representative who is seeking to learn and grow within a company.

The Material Inspector interacts with customers while inspecting various grades of material upon delivery into the yard. Sort and upgrade materials to meet quality standards per established protocols. Operate small equipment as needed to process and prepare material prior to shipment.

• Sort, process and inventory material by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts.
• Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers.
• Assist customers with the unloading of their material.
• Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment.
• Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.

Qualifications for Material Inspector:

• Six months operating small equipment experience preferred
• 2+ years working with customers face to face in high volume (automotive service desks, waiter/waitress, face to face sales is all good experience!)
• Basic computer skills
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Accuracy in operation and attention to detail
• Knowledge in inventory control

PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our team members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our team members and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

Be a part of the green movement and join PADNOS today!

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.