Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Lead Scale Operator

Venture Metals+; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Metals + in Joliet, IL is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Lead Scale Operator to manage inbound/outbound loads at the scale and ensure accurate weight data and ticketing.

You will operate scales, verify commodity codes, direct vehicles, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards while collaborating with office staff to document transactions and support operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.
• Ability to multitask and learn quickly.
• Scrap metal/waste recycle experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate scale to weigh inbound and outbound trucks.
• Inspect inbound loads and direct drivers to yard locations.
• Complete documentation for vehicles and loads entering or leaving the yard.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and adhere to ISO procedures.

Skills

Team player

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Attendance reliability

Learn quickly

Job description

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Lead Scale Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Joliet, IL, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Venture Metals +(VM+) is a fast-growing, metal recycling company looking to grow our operations team with a Shipping and Receiving - Lead Scale Operator!

Summary: Consisting of a range of operational and administrative duties. This position is responsible for operating the weigh scales (outside of a scale house), scale computer and software programs, data entry and record keeping for operations. Position is also required to screen and record incoming loads at the scale house, direct vehicles entering and leaving the facility, and perform spotter duties when required. Must be able to function with minimal supervision and able to multitask.

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Enviromental standards.
• Provide a safe enviroment for all employees, customers and visitors.
• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchasing transactions.
• Conduct scale operations and evaluate incoming products: identify contents of each load, operate the incoming scale to determine weight, and direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading.
• Operate outgoing scale: identify commodity codes, and compute ticket totals for payment.
• Equipment maintenance
• Test in and out bound scales for accuracy and report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Keep track of the ticket materials, properly ID vehicles & personnel, request required legal documentation of customers.
• Direct weight materials, inbound & outbound, into process area.
• Adhere to all ISO Procedures and Work Instructions
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area.
• Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of a weighmaster:

• Operate scale to effectively weigh all inbound and outbound trucks.
• Review, inspect, and document inbound loads.
• Direct drivers to the proper yard location for loading/unloading.
• Complete all required documentation for vehicles and loads entering or leaving the yard.
• Positive, punctual, and professional at all times.
• Participate in the testing of scales for accuracy and report any malfunctions or concerns to the Assistant Manager and Plant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. Flexibility to meet the business needs.
• Must be able to learn quickly and multitask.
• Scrap Metal/ Waste Recycle experience (preferred, but not required)

Venture Metals +. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or and pregnancy.