Scale Clerk

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs’ Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Cleveland, OH, is hiring a Scale Clerk. In this on-site role you will weigh inbound and outbound vehicles, inspect loads, determine material grade, and direct shipments to the correct area.

You will operate forklifts and other mobile equipment, maintain accurate records, and coordinate pickups with carriers. The position offers competitive pay, health insurance, retirement, education assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in scrap industry preferred.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles and inspect loads.
• Determine material grade and enter into inventory system.
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other mobile equipment.
• Maintain scale house and grounds; prepare paperwork.
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers.
• Communicate with customers, management, and yard staff.
• Ensure safety standards and PPE compliance.
• Research local markets and assist in purchases.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Basic math

Record keeping

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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

• Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the site.
• Accurately inspect all materials ensuring correct weights, materials description, and grade for all inbound and outbound loads.
• Determine the grade of the material, enter it into the inventory system, and direct to proper location.
• Operate & maintain mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers.
• Provide day-to-day training and guidance to develop our team to its fullest potential
• Answer customer questions about materials, pricing and procedures.
• Maintain records as required.
• Research, compare, and evaluate local markets.
• Manage, arrange, and schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers.
• Assist with processing as needed, periodically operate & maintain equipment
• Maintain scale house and keep grounds organized
• Operate scale computer, applying correct material and inventory codes.
• Prepare proper paperwork for shipments
• Communicate effectively with transportation, customers, management, and yard employees
• Interacts with customers or drivers to direct or assist them
• Insure quality of inbound and outbound materials

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] call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.