All Star Metals & All Star Shredding

06/10/2024

Welcome, USNS Eugene A. Obregon (T-AK 3006)!

The Obregon has arrived here at SMS Brownsville – All Star Metals today, Friday, June 7, 2024. The USNS Eugene A. Obregon is a Sergeant Matej Kocak Class Maritime Prepositioning Ship. The Obregon is named in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Sept. 26, 1950, in Seoul, Korea, while serving with Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, 1st Marine Division (Reinforced).

As always, SMS Brownsville prides itself in a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.

02/16/2024

02/16/2024

Welcome the USNS RICHARD G.MATTHIESEN!

The MATTHIESEN completed its final journey to SMS Brownsville – All Star Metals today, Friday, February 16, 2024. USNS Richard G. Matthiesen (T-AOT-1124) was one of four tankers, known as T5s, with double hulls ice-strengthened for protection against damage during missions in extreme climates. She was part of Military Sealift Command's Sealift Program, transporting fuel for the Department of Defense. She was named after Richard G Matthiesen, a Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal recipient.

As always, SMS prides itself in a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.

12/06/2023

Welcome to the Cape Nome (AK-1014)!

The Cape Nome completed its final journey to SMS Brownsville – All Star Metals yesterday, Tuesday, December 05, 2023. The Cape Nome is an AK-578 Class Cargo ship and served a combination of purposes, including as a container ship, breakbulk cargo ship, and roll on/roll off (Ro/Ro) ship. The Cape Nome has had a distinguished career, serving actively in the United States Navy for over a quarter of a century and almost another in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. We are honored to receive the Cape Nome.

As always, SMS prides itself in a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.

10/18/2023

Welcome to our second ship of the day, USS Mobile (AKA – 115/LKA – 115)!

The USS Mobile began its final voyage at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia and reached Its final destination here at SMS Brownsville – All Star Metals today, Thursday, October 12, 2023. The USS Mobile is a Charleston Class Amphibious Cargo Ship with a distinguished career, serving in the United States Navy as a commissioned ship for 24 years. We are honored to receive the USS Mobile today.

As always, SMS prides itself in a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.

10/18/2023

Welcome, USS El Paso (LKA-117)! The USS El Paso completed its final voyage from the Navy Yard in Philadelphia to Its final destination here at SMS Brownsville – All Star Metals today, Thursday, October 12, 2023. The USS El Paso is a Charleston Class Amphibious Cargo Ship with a distinguished career, serving in the United States Navy as a commissioned ship for 24 years. We are honored to receive the USS El Paso today.

As always, SMS Brownsville prides itself in a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.

11/07/2022

Come visit us this Thursday at the Brownsville Event Center!

10/07/2022

Congratulations to Scrap Metal Services Brownsville for 365 days without a recordable injury or lost time injury!

The success of this first-time achievement is attributed to our employee's and leadership's focus on a safety first environment and training.

Safety is one of our main core values here at SMS Brownsville as we focus on the future to another year of everyone working in a safe environment and leaving home to their families the way they came!

09/29/2022

Looking for a new employment opportunity? SMS Brownsville will be attending the Careers and Coffee job expo, it's one of the largest career expo in South Texas. We will have multiple job openings available, stop by and see us!

09/27/2022

Opportunities abound here at SMS Brownsville!

Scrap Metal Services in Brownsville, TX is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their team. This position will be responsible for performing daily office administration duties, reporting to the Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities:

· Execute the daily administrative office functions to meet the needs of the organization. Make copies, prepare letters and memos, file documents, data entry, passing messages, faxing documents, scanning important documents. Organize and maintain files.

· Manage recruiting – job posting, assist in interviewing.
· Set up pre-employment physicals and drug screens.
· Assist with Payroll – tracking, calculating, input, and monitoring time & attendance.
· Assist employees with HR-related issues: new hire paperwork, forms, changes, etc.
· Assist management with termination paperwork.
· Track attendance, FMLA, and vacation.
· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
· Effectively communicate with all levels in the organization.
· Treat employees, customers, suppliers, etc. professionally, respectfully, and courteously.
· Function as part of a team and align with core values to meet company policies and goals, escalating and reporting issues that require further assistance as appropriate.
· Responsible for coordinating needs for company meetings or office events.
· Prepare daily reports and provide information to management as needed.

Requirements:

· Prior experience working in an Industrial site is a plus.
· Exceptional people and problem-solving skills.
· An ability to prioritize/manage time effectively.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
· Intermediate-level knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.
· Office Project Management experience is a plus.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish)
· Lead by example and adhere to safety requirements always having proper PPE.
· Perform other duties as needed.

What we can Offer

· A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and benefits
· Opportunity to make a difference
· Working for a growing, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing company

09/27/2022

The USNS Harry L. Martin arrives!

The USNS Martin Just docked at our SMS Brownsville location. The Martin will provide the SMS Brownsville location with months of work on top of our many other projects and is good news for our local economy.

As always, Scrap Metal Services prides itself on a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.

08/24/2022

Opportunities abound at Scrap Metal Services of Brownsville!

SMS was just awarded the USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin. This ship was the only ship of its class. Originally built as a container ship and Served in the Military Sealift Command in April of 2000.

The USNS 1st Lt. Harry L. Martin is a massive ship at 754 feet long and a beam of 76 feet. This ship will provide the SMS Brownsville location with months of work on top of our many other projects and is good news for our local economy.

As always, Scrap Metal Services prides itself in a safety-first work environment and emphasizes the highest standards of environmentally safe remediation and recycling.