Scale Clerk

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Canton, OH is seeking a Scale Clerk to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles, inspect loads, and direct them to unloading areas. The role supports purchases and helps maintain accurate records while ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and processing equipment, coordinating shipments, and assisting drivers and customers with materials and pricing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in scrap industry preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math and data entry abilities.
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and the public.
• Must work in dusty, dirty, noisy environments and varying weather conditions.
• Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized work environment with PPE compliance and site upkeep.
• Inspect, grade, and ensure quality of inbound and outbound materials.
• Manage inventory transactions, material coding, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Operate and maintain forklifts, skid steers, and processing machinery.
• Coordinate transportation activities, including shipments, pickups, deliveries, and related documentation.
• Train and support team members while promoting efficient daily operations.
• Provide customer service by assisting customers and drivers with materials, pricing, and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with customers, carriers, management, and yard personnel while monitoring local market conditions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Basic math

Recordkeeping

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Canton, OH

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Scale Clerk at the Canton, OH location. The Scale Clerk is responsible for weighing all inbound and outbound vehicles, inspecting loose loads, directing them to proper unloading areas, and assisting in the details of purchases.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, organized work environment through PPE compliance, hazard prevention, and site upkeep.
• Inspect, grade, and ensure the quality of inbound and outbound materials.
• Manage inventory transactions, material coding, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and processing machinery.
• Coordinate transportation activities, including shipments, pickups, deliveries, and related documentation.
• Train and support team members while promoting efficient daily operations.
• Provide customer service by assisting customers and drivers with materials, pricing, and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with customers, carriers, management, and yard personnel while monitoring local market conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in scrap industry preferred
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic math and data entry skills
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to follow oral and written communication
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather.
• Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.50 per hour.

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.