Scale Operator - Non Ferrous

We have an immediate need for a Non Ferrous Weighmaster at our Yard #367 Athens, AL location. The position is available to both current employees and employee referrals.

Summary Description

Responsible for weighing inbound & outbound deliveries of recyclable materials according to SA Recycling’s Scale Control Procedures.

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

• Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases;
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking;
• Handle paperwork associated with conducting business, delivery transactions, and government-required documentation;
• Communicates with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes;
• Communicates with customers when they bring objectionable materials;
• Works with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise;
• Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure swift work when materials arrive;
• Process and reports end of day totals;
• Ascending and descending staircases for inspections of loads;
• Adhere to specific dress code for the position (no restrictive or excessively loose clothing or accessories that could pose a safety hazard);
• Clean up work area at the end of shift;
• Keep work areas neat and orderly;
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions;
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space;
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner;
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed;
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures;
• Previous experience in weigh or scale operations preferred;
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable;
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus;
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands;
• Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location