Career opportunities at Southern Resources

Southern Resources is often looking for people to join the team!

Southern Resources Mission is to partner with the public and businesses to align profitable scrap metal recycling with the greater good of the community.

Does this speak to you? Are you the kind of person who puts the team before your own self-interests, because you know that when an entire group is looking out for you in the same way, then your life is enriched in a way most individuals don’t achieve on their own? Do you have relevant skills to help us carry out our mission? Here’s who we are:

Southern Resources Core Values

Harmony is important to us.

Everyone who works at Southern Resources shares the following core values:

(*these were written not by a single person, but by a collaborative effort from the entire group)

Creative Thinking: The joy of engaging in challenging puzzles and problems, the thrill of thinking and working hard to find elegant and innovative solutions.

Mettle: The determined and stubborn stand for one’s word in the face of any challenges, demanding oneself and others to take committed action and produce breakthrough results at all times.

Optimization: A passion for continuously refining efficiencies and expanding profits. The profound pride and satisfaction of a game well-played. Bringing all of our talents and capacities to exceed expectations in business and in life.

Appreciation: Honoring and celebrating the efforts and work of all; recognizing the value inherent in each customer. Discovering and delighting in the uniqueness of both individuals and all things.

Camaraderie: A willingness to play with humor, light heartedness, a mercilessly teasing wit, while always truly knowing, accepting and profoundly respecting each other as family.

Does this describe your personality? Is this the kind of group that takes energy to handle or that gives you energy? If you think you’ll fit in, like a helping hand into a work glove, then email your resume to LoveMyJob@SouthernResources.com or call 704-749-5414.

Current Positions Available:

Account Executive

Can your vivacious personality melt ice where others can’t break it?

Are you an experienced sales representative & savvy negotiator? Are you hands-on? A Self-starter & Self-sufficient? This position is responsible for lead-research, networking, making contacts and turning them into clients. Also creating and maintaining relationships with current clients to build a referral list. The more contacts you make the easier this job is; so if you consider yourself a people person and take an interest in everyone you meet then this is the job for you.

Requirements:

charasmatic personality

persuasive charm

5yrs sales experience

negotiation skills

follow-through

research skills

strong communication skills

clear attractive phone voice

organizational skills

excel & outlook

intuitive sense of math

Bilingual Yard Receiver

Can you smile in 2 languages?

Are you upbeat and bilingual English/Spanish?

Do you love to be outdoors?

Do you love to get your blood pumping working with your hands?

Was math one of your best subjects?

Do people tell you that you have a great personality?

If so, we want to hire you!

Requirements:

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willing to work in all weather

Friendly and Positive

High School Graduate

Drug Testing and Background Checks

Must be good with numbers

BENEFITS

Southern Resources recognizes that our employees ARE our company. In an effort to be not just a good company, but a great company, we provide the following benefits to all qualified individuals:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacations
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Personal Days
  • Bonuses
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Interest-Free Loans
  • Direct-Deposit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Southern Resources believes in and practices equal opportunity and affirmative action. It is the policy of Southern Resources to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, sexual preference, national origin, disability, veteran status or other area of prohibited discrimination. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law. Handy & Harman is further committed to assuring that:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion and compensation programs are granted fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis. Employment decisions related to compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, hiring, termination, training, social and recreational programs are administered on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.