Full-Time

Quality Inspector

Posted on 9/9/2026

Harris American

Harris American

51-200 employees

Designs and manufactures scrap recycling equipment

Compensation Overview

$18 - $28/hr

Cordele, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to perform measurements of manufactured components and verify manufacturing specifications.
  • Ability to inspect machined workpieces and products for conformance to specifications.
  • Ability to measure angles, length, height, and distances between reference points using precision equipment.
  • Ability to conduct visual and measurement tests and communicate required production adjustments.
  • Ability to record inspection results and discrepancy reports when needed.
  • Ability to review engineering drawing details for accurate documentation of specifications.
  • Ability to operate measurement equipment according to operating instructions and call for repairs.
Responsibilities
  • Approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests.
  • Receive materials from vendors and products returned from outside processors.
  • Record inspection results on appropriate forms, including discrepancy reports when needed.
  • Review drawing details for accurate documentation of specifications.
  • Maintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions and calling for repairs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve product quality.

Harris American designs, manufactures and supports scrap recycling and waste processing equipment. Their product range includes balers (single-ram, two-ram, horizontal, vertical) for metals, paper, cardboard, and plastics; shears; shredders; baler/logger/shears; and high-volume compactors for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Hydraulic balers compress scrap into bales, shredders reduce material size, and shears cut material, with integrated systems for efficient material handling. Harris American leverages a centuries-long lineage from three Avis Industrial subsidiaries and a network of four production facilities across Georgia, Ohio, and Florida, plus the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l. to broaden ferrous and non-ferrous processing capabilities. The company's goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end material recovery and waste-management equipment and services that help customers process recyclables efficiently and grow their recycling capabilities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cordele, Georgia

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • April 2026 G.P.S. adds Predator, Destroyer, and M Generation lines to Harris American.
  • 2026 metal recycling equipment demand rises toward $8.19 billion, lifting baler and shear orders.
  • Five-year G.P.S. partnership since 2021 already installed numerous U.S. machines, lowering adoption friction.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 G.P.S. integration spans Italy, U.K., Georgia, Ohio, and Florida immediately.
  • 2026 buyers compare Harris against LEFORT, COPEX, and YUXI on throughput and total scope.
  • If lower-cost rivals win bids, Harris American becomes a niche service business by 2027.

What makes Harris American unique

  • April 2025 unified Harris Waste, American Baler, and International Baler under one platform.
  • It claims the largest global installed base for recycled-material balers and heavy scrap systems.
  • Four plants in Georgia, Ohio, and Florida enable manufacturing, service, and parts coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Referral Program

Company News

Recycling Today
Apr 9th, 2026
Harris American acquires G.P.S.

Harris American acquires G.P.S. G.P.S. manufactures ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears, including M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers. Published April 09, 2026 Harris American Co., a subsidiary of Upland, Indiana-based Avis Industrial Corp., has completed the acquisition of Ferrara, Italy-based G.P.S. S.r.l., a manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears with an operating location in Castelletto d'Orba, Italy, and a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. Founded by Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. equipment is known for its innovative design and high-efficiency throughput, offering stationary and mobile options. Through its flagship M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers, G.P.S. has built a robust and loyal global installed base, according to Harris American, which has been a business partner of G.P.S.' since the 2021 launch of the Predator and Destroyer products in North America. The companies and have installed numerous machines throughout the United States over that time. "We are thrilled to take the partnership we have formed with G.P.S. over the past five years to another level through the acquisition announced today," says DJ VanDeusen, president of Harris American. "The transaction represents a significant milestone in our strategic goal to further enhance our product offerings and accelerate our global growth while also providing the necessary resources for the expansion of the innovative product designs that G.P.S. brings to the marketplace." Garuti adds, "The acquisition by Harris American was a natural progression of the long-standing relationship between Harris American and G.P.S. I am excited about this strategic move, which represents a crucial step in the growth and international expansion of both companies." Harris American, headquartered in Cordele, Georgia, offers the widest selection of recycled material baling solutions, including single-ram, horizontal, two-ram, ferrous and specialty balers, and supports the largest global installed base for such products. Its product lines also include scrap metal and automobile shear/baler/loggers and high-volume waste and scrap compactors. The company is headquartered in Cordele, Georgia, with operating locations in Cordele and Baxley, Georgia; Bellevue, Ohio; and Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsored Content Engineered Recycling Systems delivers high-efficiency wire chopping lines, ASR, and fines downstream metals recovery solutions for maximum copper, aluminum, and precious metals recovery. Whether you need a new system or want to upgrade an existing chop line, ASR system, or process shredder wire, ERS recovers all the metals. Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive our newsletters.

Environmental Expert
Apr 9th, 2026
Harris American acquires Italian scrap metal equipment maker G.P.S.

Harris American, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corp., has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., an Italian manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears. G.P.S. operates from Castelletto d'Orba, Italy, with a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. The companies have been business partners since 2021, when G.P.S. launched its Predator and Destroyer products in North America. G.P.S. manufactures stationary and mobile equipment including M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers. Harris American president DJ VanDeusen said the acquisition expands product offerings and accelerates global growth. G.P.S. founder Marco Garuti described the deal as a natural progression of their relationship. Harris American is headquartered in Cordele, Georgia.