Scalehouse Operator

AltaSteel; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension

Job summary

AltaSteel is seeking a detail-oriented Scalehouse Operator to join our Edmonton team. You will be the first contact for drivers, handling inbound/outbound rail cars and trucks, and ensuring accurate product quantities.

Reporting to the Scalehouse Manager, you will perform data entry, communicate by radio and email, and maintain strict safety and quality standards in a fast-paced industrial setting. Training is provided, with benefits and pension offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in scalehouse, dispatch, or shipper/receiver roles welcomed; equivalent experience considered.
• Proficient with computers and quick to learn new software.
• Strong safety and customer-service mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, close-quarters environment.
• In-town work; Monday–Friday schedule; rotating shifts.
• Overtime may be required; training provided; PPE provided.
• Criminal record check and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Direct scale and ticket inbound and outbound rail cars and trucks.
• Organize trucks from outbound shipments daily to ensure correct product and timing.
• Daily verbal and radio communication.
• Data entry into site-specific computer programs.
• Email communication with stakeholders.
• Inspect product quality on arrival.
• Follow procedures and adapt to problems.

Skills

Scalehouse experience

Dispatcher/Shipper experience

Proficient computer skills

Safety mindset

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Fast-paced adaptability

Tools

Site-specific computer programs

Job description

AltaSteel is looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused Scalehouse Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Scalehouse Manager, the Scalehouse Operator works in a fast-paced industrial environment and must be accurate and detail oriented. The incumbent is the first point of contact for all drivers delivering and picking up products at AltaSteel, and must represent the company in a professional, courteous manner. In addition, the incumbent would enjoy working closely with colleagues and forming new working relationships daily with external stakeholders and internal departments.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, scale and ticket all inbound and outbound rail cars and trucks
• Request and organize trucks from outbound shipments daily, ensuring each customer gets the right product on time, in the right quantities
• Daily verbal communication – in person and radio communication
• Daily data entry into site specific computer programs
• Experience communicating via email in a professional manner
• Inspect and ensure the quality of incoming products
• Follow proper procedures and processes
• Adapt to and problem solve scenarios as they arise
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience as a Scalehouse Operator, Dispatcher or Shipper/Receiver will be considered an asset however other equivalencies will be considered.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software programs
• Strong safety and customer service mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in close quarters with colleagues
• In- town work
  
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Rotating shifts of 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (or until the last truck has departed). Schedule subject to change based on operational requirements
• Overtime may be required at the beginning and end of each month to support increased shipping and receiving volumes
• Training provided
• Industrial Environment – required PPE provided.
• Benefits and pension
• Zero Tolerance Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test required
• Criminal Record Check required

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.