Scale Operator

Metalico-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical & Dental insurance

401(k) match

Employee Referral $1,000

8.5 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation + 5 Sick Days

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Aflac Services

Boots & Glasses Reimbursement

Job summary

Metalico- is seeking a reliable Office Admin / Scale Operator in Pittsburgh to monitor and record inbound scrap volumes on the scale, input data into ERP, and prepare outbound documents. The role supports customer interaction, dispatch coordination, and vehicle movement between locations.

The position involves both indoor and outdoor work, with responsibilities including pricing lookups over the phone, addressing inquiries, and ensuring timely shipments while upholding safety and environmental

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• General knowledge of using an ERP system is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck scales to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles with accurate documentation.
• Use ERP system to complete daily tasks and data entry.
• Create documents for outbound shipments and log dispatch data.
• Collect inspection ticket information and input data.
• Answer calls and emails, coordinate with yard staff and customers to ensure smooth dispatch.

Skills

Customer Service

ERP knowledge

Computer skills

Excel

Word

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Job Summary:

The Office Admin / Scale Operator is responsible for correctly and proficiently monitoring and recording scrap volumes entering the facility on the inbound scale. This position is customer-focused, fast-paced and requires a general knowledge of scrap metal grades. The physical environment requires this position to be both indoors and outdoors. This position will be trained to operate the Cash 4 Cars Programs. Responsibilities include ensuring the legality of automobile purchases as well as expediting the swift relocation of the purchased vehicle to a corresponding Metalico location through the dispatch of Metalico tow trucks. This position is customer-focused and past-paced. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Duties:

• Operate truck scales to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles. accurately, ensuring proper documentation for each load.
• Use computer systems (ERP) to complete daily tasks:
• Create documents for outbound shipments.
• Collect inspection ticket information and input data.
• Look up pricing to give prices over the phone.
• Count/order cash when necessary.
• Communicate with employees in the yard over incoming/outgoing material and customers.
• Identify incoming and outgoing material - visual inspection.
• Guide drivers to offload material at the appropriate location in the yard.
• Answer incoming calls and emails pertaining to daily business to the best of your ability.
• Forward calls to management when necessary.
• Purchase vehicles from established methods and schedule pickup through our shared spreadsheet.
• Log all dispatching information into the established spreadsheet.
• Ensure a timely shipment of products for customers is consistently achieved.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure Quality, Safety and Environmental Standards are met and achieved for production, customers and employees.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Customer Service Experience.
• Positive attitude, polite.
• General knowledge of using an ERP system is preferred.
• Have proficient computer skills that include the use of software systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.
• Work well under pressure.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) - up to 2.5% employer match.
• Employee Referral $1,000.
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation, plus 5 Sick Days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday 6:45am - 4:00pm.
• Possible Saturdays 6:45am - 11:00am.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.