Buyer Trainee

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This is a 12-month training program that will blend both operations and commodity trading training. During this program you will learn and train with our experienced staff and spend time at all our locations in both Florida and Michigan. You will learn how to identify, grade and price commodities, daily operations, shipping and receiving, processing and packaging of commodities, safety and environmental, and both domestic and international logistics.

You will spend time with our sales staff to learn how to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and consumers, and spend time with our operations team to gain knowledge on how to run a metal recycling facility and processing plant effectively and efficiently. After successful completion of this program, you can go into sales or operations management at one of our 8 locations.

This is a unique opportunity to experience working in all aspects of a metal recycling and processing company with the opportunity to see where a career in metal recycling can take you.

Main location: Casselberry, Florida
Other locations: Tampa, FL;
Daytona, FL;
Opa-Locka, FL;
Ocoee, FL;
Warren, MI;
Melvindale, MI;
Sterling Heights, MI.

• Identify, grade and price commodities; manage daily operations and logistics.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving, processing and packaging of commodities, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Learn and collaborate with sales staff to build and maintain supplier and customer relationships.
• Work with operations team to run a metal recycling facility and processing plant effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in cross-location rotations to gain comprehensive exposure to the business.

• Casselberry, Florida (main)
• Tampa, Florida
• Opa-Locka, Florida
• Ocoee, Florida
• Warren, Michigan
• Melvindale, Michigan
• Sterling Heights, Michigan

• Consistent work experience and/or bachelor’s degree
• Able to work outside in all elements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively multi-task priorities
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening, and physical

• Very detail-oriented
• Strong communications skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong project management, teamwork, problem-solving and creativity
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data and report on financials

$50,000-$60,000

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Apply for this position by submitting the required information:
Name, Email, Phone, Location, Address, Resume.