Scale Operator

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus eligibility

Medical plans

401k match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms & PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling, a world leader in metals recycling, seeks a Scale Operator to accurately weigh trucks and manage yard operations. You will handle weigh tickets, documentation, and customer interactions, ensuring precise records and timely processing.

The role supports a dynamic environment with weather exposure, requiring reliability, teamwork, and initiative. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; benefits include multiple medical plans, 401(k) with match, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Detail-oriented to prevent data entry errors.
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and co-workers.
• Bilingual EN/ES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh trucks entering and leaving the yard and provide courteous service.
• Complete all truck/load paperwork and end-of-day weigh ticket processing.
• Test scales for accuracy and report malfunctions to management.
• Process payments and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Assist suppliers with pricing questions and material types.
• Cross-train with office staff and maintain punctual attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry software

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively seeking career focused applicants for a Scale Operator’s role. Our Scale Operators provide key services that directly affect the overall success of our operations by developing and growing positive customer relations and managing all aspects of in-bound and out-bound truck-scale operations. This is a challenging environment, and the position requires you to be a trustworthy and dependable team player; and to be able to take initiative and solve problems independently. This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities Of a Scale Operator

• Responsible for the exact weighing of all trucks entering and leaving the recycling yard while providing efficient, courteous customer service to our supplies and company drivers.
• Complete all required documentation for trucks and loads entering or leaving the yard; complete all required reports; keep up-to-date logs; and sort and process weigh tickets for end-of-day processing.
• Participate in the testing of scales for accuracy and report any malfunctions or concerns to the General Manager.
• Process payments and keep exact records of all transactions.
• Help suppliers with questions on pricing and types of materials accepted and maintain account contacts to promote continued business.
• Cross train and back up other office personnel as needed.
• Punctual and regular attendance is a key requirement for this position.

Qualifications Of a Scale Operator

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail to prevent data entry errors, or to catch and correct them.
• Ability to develop and strengthen positive working relationships with suppliers and co-workers.
Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a challenging environment, good organizational and mathematical skills, basic negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn industry specific software.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.