NF Retail Scale Operator

Radius Recycling, Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Non Ferrous Retail Scale Operator to weigh and grade incoming scrap loads, operate the in-bound and out-bound scales, and guide customers to unloading areas.

You will help determine material pricing for customers and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role requires knowledge of metals identification per ISRI specs, excellent customer service, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in high-traffic, safety-conscious environments is preferred.
• Willingness to work outside in all weather and wearing PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and physical stamina for yard work.
• Strong oral communication and attention to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade incoming ferrous and non-ferrous scrap loads using in-bound/out-bound scales.
• Direct customers to unloading areas and facilitate payment for material.
• Communicate pricing information to production crews and customers.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Identify materials per ISRI specifications and maintain customer service.
• Test scales for accuracy and report equipment issues to supervisor.
• Maintain documentation of purchasing transactions with office personnel.

Skills

Oral communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

The Non Ferrous Retail Scale Operator reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor. The Non Ferrous Retail Scale Operator is responsible for weighing and grading incoming ferrous and/or non-ferrous scrap loads, operating in-bound and out-bound scales, directing customers to the appropriate areas for unloading, facilitating payment for in-bound material while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Non Ferrous Retail Scale Operator may also communicate the pricing of materials with production crews and customers. The Non Ferrous Retail Scale Operator should possess knowledge of metals identification and grading according to ISRI specifications, as well as the delivery of exceptional customer service.

This position operates within well-defined parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Essential Functions:

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• Assist current and potential customers with questions regarding the pricing of materials and types of material accepted, and maintain account contacts to promote customer service on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchasing transactions.
• Conduct scale operations and evaluate incoming products: identify contents of each load, operate the incoming scale to determine weight, and direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading.
• Operate outgoing scale: identify commodity codes, and compute ticket totals for payment.
• Complete all appropriate DMV forms for all cars that enter yard within required time frame.
• Communicate scrap quality and acceptance procedures to customers, and ensure strict compliance with current regulations and policies.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Test in and out-bound scales for accuracy, and report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.

Internal Control Responsibilities:

Supports the Company's Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures and controls to better relate to the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Direct contact with the Stockpiling Supervisor, and the Commercial department, customers, and operations production employees. Face-to-face, electronic, and radio communication required daily.

Job Conditions:

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to: lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; climb vertical steps occasionally; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arm’s length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; sit or stand continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Scale Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Working inside, outside, in dusty/dirty conditions, and around noise. Steel toed boots required - All other PPE will be provided by the company.
• Successful candidates must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Experience working with in a high traffic, safety conscious environment.
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions, as well as in a noisy and dusty environment, wearing all required PPE.
• Ability to follow all established safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to be flexible to changing work conditions and assignments, and work well within a team.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Experience working within the Scrap Metal industry an asset.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

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