Ferrous & Non Ferrous Weighmaster

SA Recycling; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is looking for a Weighmaster in Tucson, Arizona. The position involves weighing vehicles, inspecting metal grades, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should preferably have a high school diploma or GED, with bilingual skills in English and Spanish being an advantage.

The work environment includes both office and scale areas, requiring effective communication and basic math skills. Applicants must pass a medical and background check.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check and credit check.
• Ability to understand written or oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Weigh vehicles to record purchases.
• Inspect and determine metal grade.
• Communicate with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Job Duties

• 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.
• Communicate with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.
• Communicate with customers when they bring objectionable materials.
• Work 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 report end of day totals.
• Ascend and descend 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.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.
• Organize materials for more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping in the workplace area for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check and credit check.
• 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 Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office, Scale office, Scale outdoors.
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment and PPE.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate.
• Work Capacity: Weighmaster work capacity.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste.
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, keyboard.