Scale Operator - Fast-Paced Logistics & Data Entry

United Scrap Metal Inc; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Scrap Metal Inc. is seeking a Scale Operator in Shelbyville, Indiana. The role focuses on accurate truck weighing, recording scrap deliveries, and closing daily paperwork with supervision from the Transportation Manager.

Key responsibilities include processing dispatch tickets, coordinating with Dispatch/Inside Sales, maintaining scale equipment testing records, and ensuring precise customer and delivery data entry. A strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree or some college a plus.
• 2 years' experience in a similar role, equivalent transportation or scale related experience a plus.
• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong math and calculator skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Processes and closes all dispatch /driver tickets and enters required information into the database.
• Coordinates with Dispatch and Inside Sales to ensure shippers and receivers are being generated and updated accurately by the required deadlines.
• Maintains testing records and reports any issues/malfunctions with the scale equipment.
• Ascertains the customer name, job location, and pickup dates for each delivery to process this information.
• Begins, updates and closes each scale record ticket into the database / software.
• Reviews proper documentation for all deliveries and pick-ups.
• Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Handles clerical/data entry functions assigned by the manager.
• Ensures efficient scale operations and scale flow.
• Ensures all trucks are properly and accurately weighed on the scale both entering and leaving the facility.

Skills

2 years experience

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

United Scrap Metal Inc. is seeking a Scale Operator in Shelbyville, Indiana. The role focuses on accurate truck weighing, recording scrap deliveries, and closing daily paperwork with supervision from the Transportation Manager.

Key responsibilities include processing dispatch tickets, coordinating with Dispatch/Inside Sales, maintaining scale equipment testing records, and ensuring precise customer and delivery data entry. A strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork is required.