Scrap Yard Scale Operator: Weighing, Pricing & Safety

Schnitzer Southeast LLC; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling seeks a Scale Operator to weigh and grade incoming ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, operate both inbound and outbound scales, and direct customers to unloading areas. You will facilitate payment and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes communicating pricing to production crews and customers, applying ISRI specifications, and delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced yard environment.

Qualifications

• Mathematical and problem solving skills required.
• Basic negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Basic typing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and grade incoming scrap loads according to ISRI specs.
• Operate inbound and outbound scales and compute ticket totals.
• Identify contents of loads and direct customers to unloading areas.
• Communicate pricing of materials to production crews and customers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of purchasing transactions.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental standards and report malfunctions.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Typing skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Radius Recycling seeks a Scale Operator to weigh and grade incoming ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, operate both inbound and outbound scales, and direct customers to unloading areas. You will facilitate payment and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes communicating pricing to production crews and customers, applying ISRI specifications, and delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced yard environment.