Parts Administrator “ScrapYard

Position: Parts Administrator “ScrapYard”
Company Description

Southern Core Supply Inc., operating as Southern Core Recycling, is a family-owned scrap metal recycling business serving the Houston, TX community for 25 years. The company is focused on responsible recycling practices and providing reliable service to industrial, commercial, and individual customers. Team members work in a hands-on environment where safety, accuracy, and customer service are priorities. The organization values long-term relationships, community involvement, and steady growth within the recycling industry.

Applicants can expect a stable workplace with opportunities to learn about metal grading, inventory processes, and yard operations.

Role Description

The Parts Administrator “Scrap Yard” role is a full-time, on-site position based in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for identifying, cataloging, and recording incoming parts and including verifying part numbers, descriptions, and conditions. Daily tasks include maintaining accurate inventory records in yard management or inventory systems, organizing parts storage locations, labeling items, and ensuring that parts are easy to locate for the mechanic/maintenance team.

The role also involves following safety procedures in a scrap yard environment, performing basic data entry, generating inventory reports, and collaborating with management to improve organization and efficiency. Cashier experience is also required.

Qualifications

• Inventory and administrative skills: experience with inventory tracking, data entry, recordkeeping, and basic office software (e.g., Excel, inventory or ERP systems).
• Parts identification and technical skills: ability to recognize and accurately identify automotive or industrial parts, read part numbers, and understand basic scrap metal grading or categorization.
• Organization and operations skills: strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and familiarity with warehouse or yard operations.
• Communication clear verbal and written communication, ability to work with yard staff and drivers, and provide courteous support to customers and internal teams.
• Safety and physical capability: understanding of safety practices in industrial or scrap yard settings and ability to work in an outdoor environment, including standing, walking, and handling parts as needed.
• Relevant experience and education: prior experience in recycling, automotive parts, warehousing, or logistics is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional beneficial qualifications: bilingual communication skills, familiarity with Houston-area industrial businesses, and experience improving inventory processes or workflows.