Scale Clerk & Materials Inventory Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs; Inkster (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Inkster, MI, is seeking a Scale Clerk to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles, inspect loads, and route them to unloading areas. The role includes entering material grades and quantities into the inventory system and preparing shipment paperwork.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, maintaining the scale house, training teammates, and coordinating pickups with carriers while upholding safety standards and accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, 18+ years old
• 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
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to follow oral and written communication
• Must be able to climb ladders or steps
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
• Able to work in dusty, dirty environments with vibrations and weather changes
• Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles and inspect loads for accuracy
• Direct vehicles to unloading areas and verify material grade
• Enter material grades and quantities into inventory system
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other mobile equipment
• Provide day-to-day training and guidance to team members
• Answer questions from customers regarding materials and pricing
• Maintain records and prepare shipment paperwork
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers
• Keep scale house clean and organized
• Communicate with transportation, customers, management, and yard staff
• Ensure inbound/outbound materials meet quality standards

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Data entry

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Inkster, MI, is seeking a Scale Clerk to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles, inspect loads, and route them to unloading areas. The role includes entering material grades and quantities into the inventory system and preparing shipment paperwork.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, maintaining the scale house, training teammates, and coordinating pickups with carriers while upholding safety standards and accurate records.