Non-Ferrous Weighmaster

External SA Recycling; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a weighmaster to support growing operations in El Paso, TX. You will weigh vehicles, inspect metal grades, and handle paperwork for purchases and deliveries.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to communicate with dispatch and customers. A safety-conscious mindset and willingness to learn are essential for daily operations in our yard environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check and credit check.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Good communication and basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Handle paperwork associated with purchases, deliveries, and government documentation.
• Communicate with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.
• Communicate with customers when objections arise and assist as needed.
• Organize materials to maximize space and maintain neat work areas.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing! Our operations are quickly expanding.

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.
• 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.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Organize materials to have more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping in the workplace area as an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members and perform all other duties as assigned.

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.

The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Overtime is scheduled as needed.