Metals Recycling Buyer & Scale Operations Lead

SECURE; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Health care spending account

Wellness program

Savings plan

Career progression

Industry safety standards

Community investment initiatives

Job summary

SECURE in Edmonton is seeking a Scale Operations Administrator / Buyer to support a metals recycling facility. You will develop knowledge in scrap purchasing software, weigh trucks, create bills of lading, and manage scale tickets while coordinating with dispatch, drivers and a logistics team.

The role is full-time, based at our South Edmonton facility with Monday to Friday hours and rotating Saturdays. You will handle inquiries on scrap pricing, inspect loads for non-metallics and hazards, and

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and data, including Microsoft Excel.
• Administration experience is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to function in a fast-paced exciting team environment.
• Must be able to conduct physical tasks, including climbing up on trucks to inspect loads.
• Previous metal recycling experience would be an asset.
• Previous scale attendant experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge and skill in employing scrap purchasing and management software.
• Support customers and assign value to incoming metals.
• Create, manage and payout scale tickets.
• Weigh trucks and customers in and out.
• Visibly inspect every incoming load for non-metallics and hazardous or prohibited material.
• Using a radio, control customer unloading operations in the yard.
• Create bills of lading for outgoing truck shipments.
• Interact in a collaborative and cooperative manner with: the dispatcher, truck drivers, equipment operators, the logistics team, supervisors and management.
• Handle customer inquiries regarding scrap metal pricing in a prompt, courteous and professional manner.
• Assist front counter operations as required.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Administration

Physical tasks

Metal recycling experience

Scale attendant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SECURE in Edmonton is seeking a Scale Operations Administrator / Buyer to support a metals recycling facility. You will develop knowledge in scrap purchasing software, weigh trucks, create bills of lading, and manage scale tickets while coordinating with dispatch, drivers and a logistics team.

The role is full-time, based at our South Edmonton facility with Monday to Friday hours and rotating Saturdays. You will handle inquiries on scrap pricing, inspect loads for non-metallics and hazards, and