Scale Operator

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Medical plans (2)

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a Scale Operator to accurately weigh trucks entering and leaving the yard while delivering courteous customer service. You will handle documentation, log updates, and weigh ticket processing for end-of-day processing.

Responsibilities include assisting with pricing questions, maintaining records, and supporting office staff as needed. The role requires punctuality and reliability in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail to prevent data entry errors and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with suppliers and coworkers.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with good organizational and mathematical skills; multi-tasking capability.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office and industry software.

Responsibilities

• Precisely weigh trucks entering and leaving the yard while providing courteous customer service to suppliers and drivers.
• Complete required documentation for trucks and loads; maintain logs; process weigh tickets for end-of-day processing.
• Test scales for accuracy and report malfunctions to the General Manager.
• Process payments and keep accurate records of all transactions.
• Assist suppliers with questions on pricing and materials accepted; maintain account contacts for continued business.
• Cross train and back up other office personnel as needed.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry-specific 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

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.

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