Scrap Yard Scale Operator — Weekly Pay & Growth Path

River Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly with bonus

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Stock program

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

River Metals Recycling LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Scale Operator to accurately weigh and purchase inbound scrap, collect customer information, and complete purchasing and shipping documents. The role supports yard traffic control, provides general office duties, and may serve as back-up cashier while delivering friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

The team prioritizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork; overtime and outdoor work are common, with strong focus on customer

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and purchase inbound scrap, obtaining required information from customers for all transactions and completing purchasing and shipping documents.
• Control traffic patterns in the yard.
• Perform general office administration duties.
• Serve as a back-up cashier, greeter, and possibly other positions as needed.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist other teammates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attendance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

River Metals Recycling LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Scale Operator to accurately weigh and purchase inbound scrap, collect customer information, and complete purchasing and shipping documents. The role supports yard traffic control, provides general office duties, and may serve as back-up cashier while delivering friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

The team prioritizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork; overtime and outdoor work are common, with strong focus on customer