Scale Clerk

AK Steel Corporation; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Competitive pay opportunities

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is hiring a Scale Clerk in Pontiac, MI to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles, inspect loads, and manage documentation. The role supports purchasing details and material flow in a fast-paced scrap operation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and data entry skills, and the ability to work with forklifts and processing equipment. Pre-employment screening is required and the company offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in scrap industry preferred.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple duties.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees and the public.
• Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized work environment with PPE and site upkeep.
• Inspect, grade, and ensure quality of inbound/outbound materials.
• Manage inventory transactions, material coding, and records.
• Operate and maintain forklifts, skid steers, and processing machinery.
• Coordinate transportation: shipments, pickups, deliveries, documentation.
• Train and support team members; promote efficient daily operations.
• Provide customer service to customers and drivers on materials, pricing, procedures.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, management, and yard personnel; monitor market conditions.

Skills

Scrap industry experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Math and data entry

Prioritization and multi-tasking

Record-keeping

Oral and written communication

Ladder climbing/height access

Teamwork with staff and public

Pre-employment screening

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location: Pontiac, MI

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 Pontiac, MIlocation. 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

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. 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.