Scale Clerk

Corridor Capital; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Harmon Scrap Metal is seeking a dedicated Scale Clerk to be the first and last point of contact for customers and drivers at our busy yard in Athens, AL. You will weigh loads, record details, and help keep the scale window efficient and accurate.

Join a fast-paced environment where reliability, attention to detail, and clear communication with drivers and staff are essential. Benefits available; full-time schedule Monday–Saturday.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual; critical to daily operations.
• Strong attention to detail to avoid costly mistakes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, sometimes hectic environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn scale software.
• Good communication with drivers, customers, and yard staff.
• Scale house, trucking, or scrap yard experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound loads using the scale system.
• Enter customer info, material types, and weights into the system.
• Print and process scale tickets and receipts.
• Direct drivers and keep traffic moving safely.
• Communicate with yard operators and office staff.
• Answer phones and assist customers at the scale window.
• Handle cash or payments and balance transactions when needed.
• Keep paperwork organized and up to date.
• Monitor for discrepancies and report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Basic computer skills

Scale software literacy

Communication skills

Experience in scale house/trucking

Job description

About Us

Harmon Scrap Metal is a fast-paced scrap yard focused on efficiency, safety, and treating people right. We work hard, move a lot of material, and rely on our team to keep things running smoothly every day.

Description

Harmon Scrap Metal is a fast-paced scrap yard focused on efficiency, safety, and treating people right. We work hard, move a lot of material, and rely on our team to keep things running smoothly every day.

Position Overview

The Scale Clerk is the first and last point of contact for our customers and drivers. You’ll be responsible for weighing trucks, entering tickets accurately, and keeping traffic flowing in and out of the yard. This is a detail-oriented job in a busy environment where things move quickly—accuracy matters.

What You’ll Do

• Weigh all inbound and outbound loads using the scale system
• Enter customer info, material types, and weights into the system accurately
• Print and process scale tickets and receipts
• Direct drivers where to go and keep traffic moving safely
• Communicate with yard operators and office staff throughout the day
• Answer phones and help customers at the scale window
• Handle cash or payments (if assigned) and balance transactions
• Keep paperwork organized and up to date
• Watch for discrepancies in loads or tickets and report issues
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and shows up on time—this role is critical to daily operations
• Strong attention to detail (small mistakes can cost money)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes hectic environment
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn our scale software
• Good communication skills—you’ll deal with drivers, customers, and the yard crew all day
• Previous scale house, trucking, or scrap yard experience is a plus, but not required

Work Environment

• You’ll be working in a scale house with constant traffic
• Expect noise, dust, and a lot of movement around you
• This is not a quiet office job—things can get busy fast

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday - Saturday

Why Work Here

• Steady, hands-on work in an essential industry
• Tight-knit team that depends on each other
• Opportunity to learn the scrap business from the ground up

Pay & Benefits

• Benefits available