Scale & Yard Operations Coordinator

Alter Trading; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Local home time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation is a 127-year-old industry leader in scrap metal processing with facilities across the Midwest and South. This on-site role covers yard operations, recording weights, metal sorting, and cashiering duties at the cash window and scale.

You will verify vehicles, process customer payments, maintain records, and support safety and daily operations. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with math and communication skills key to success.

Qualifications

• Math aptitude necessary.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in metals or industrial operations advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Visually verify inbound/outbound vehicles on scale deck; enter weight in computer.
• Identifies different metals and sorts the various grades according to specifications.
• Process payment of customers, verifying information is correct and material ticket for corresponding customer and price is correct.
• Sort completed checks, distribute originals to customers and maintain copies for filing.
• File appropriate paperwork to support scheduled payments to be made.
• Answering incoming calls; give directions, handle questions and/or direct to appropriate area/person.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and monitor performance metrics by managing and developing reports.
• Assist in training of other new administrative employees in transactions as requested.
• Assists with cleanup duties at the end of production.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and consistently wear required PPE.
• All other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alter Trading Corporation is a 127-year-old industry leader in scrap metal processing with facilities across the Midwest and South. This on-site role covers yard operations, recording weights, metal sorting, and cashiering duties at the cash window and scale.

You will verify vehicles, process customer payments, maintain records, and support safety and daily operations. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with math and communication skills key to success.