Truck Scale Operator

Trademark Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Scale Operator to manage weigh-ins, purchasing inbound scrap, and ensure accurate, compliant transactions at the yard gate. You will interact with customers, verify materials, and keep traffic moving in a fast-paced environment.

Expect weekly pay, production bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Nucor’s operations. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth within the division.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of customer service experience — scrap metal or construction industry preferred
• Organized and detail-oriented — you keep accurate records and stay on top of multiple transactions at once
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without cutting corners
• Strong communicator — comfortable working with all types of customers and all levels of management
• Computer proficient — experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ability to learn in-house systems
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Responsibilities

• Weigh loads, process transactions, verify materials, manage traffic flow, and ensure each deal is accurate and compliant
• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and attend safety meetings
• Weigh and purchase inbound scrap; collect customer info, complete documents, and reconcile transactions daily
• Coordinate with scale operators to verify transactions and prevent duplicates
• Direct customers to unloading locations safely and efficiently
• Cross-train in other positions and support teammates as needed

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Detail-oriented

Working under pressure

Communication

Excel

Word

Drug screening

In-house systems

Tools

In-house systems

Job description

Job Details

Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Clearwater, FL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Compensation: Average annual earnings: $60,000+ (Includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses)

About Nucor

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401(k) and Roth accounts, profit sharing, pay-for-performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock programs, scholarships, and more.

Need to Know

• Outdoor industrial work environment
• Safety-sensitive position
• Customer-facing production role
• Hands-on, detail-oriented work
• Paid training provided
• Career growth opportunities within operations

What You'll Do

If you’re sharp, organized, good with people, and you want a job that actually pays — this is the one. The Scale Operator is the hub of the yard. Every truck that rolls in goes through you. You’ll weigh loads, process transactions, verify materials, manage traffic flow, and make sure every deal is done right and by the book. It’s a fast-moving, detail-driven role where accuracy matters and your hustle directly impacts the operation. Backed by Nucor’s weekly pay, production bonuses, and one of the best benefits packages in the business — this is more than a job at the scale house.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures — attend safety meetings and keep the scale area safe
• Weigh and purchase inbound scrap — collect required customer information, complete all purchasing and shipping documents, and reconcile transactions daily
• Follow all legal requirements for purchasing materials — accuracy and compliance are non-negotiable
• Communicate pricing and material specifications clearly to customers — you’re the face of the yard at the gate
• Inspect incoming materials and flag non-acceptable items before they make it onto the yard
• Verify that metals are correctly identified and properly classified before purchase
• Coordinate with other scale operators to verify transactions and prevent duplicate purchases
• Control traffic patterns in the yard — direct customers to the right unloading locations efficiently and safely
• Ensure every customer interaction is handled in a courteous, professional, and safe manner
• Cross-train in other positions and support teammates as needed

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Minimum 3 years of customer service experience — scrap metal or construction industry preferred
• Organized and detail-oriented — you keep accurate records and stay on top of multiple transactions at once
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without cutting corners
• Strong communicator — comfortable working with all types of customers and all levels of management
• Computer proficient — experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ability to learn in-house systems
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Preferred

• One year of customer-facing or general labor experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Scrap metal or industrial experience
• Candidates within a 50-mile radius preferred

Pay, Benefits, and Career Growth

• Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways
• Paid training
• Paid vacation – three weeks after one year
• Paid holidays – ten per year plus one personal day
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Scholarship program – $4,000 per year per child
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace