Truck Scale Services Clerk

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits on day 1

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) up

Paid holidays and vacation

Career growth opportunities

Safety and teamwork focus

Job summary

Gerdau in Petersburg, VA is hiring a Truck Scale Services Clerk to support safe movement of scrap materials. You will weigh inbound/outbound trucks and railcars, process scale transactions, and maintain shipping records.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work a fast-paced environment. You will monitor radiation detection equipment, report alarms, and assist drivers with communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and multi-tasking is a must.

Responsibilities

• Serve as weighmaster for all inbound and outbound trucks, trailers, and railcars.
• Process scale transactions and maintain accurate records, including truck weights, bills of lading, contracts, and shipping documents.
• Monitor and respond to radiation detection equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Document and report radiation alarms and communicate with appropriate personnel when required.
• Enter scale tickets and maintain accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Visually inspect incoming scrap for grade and quality.
• Provide support to drivers, answer phones, and communicate operational updates via email, radio, and phone.
• Complete month-end tasks and support the Raw Materials Supervisor as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all drivers have been informed of and adhere to proper PPE requirements.
• Manage the work area by keeping all paperwork processed and neatly filed as well as maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of scale house and workstations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Empowering people who build the future.

At Gerdau, we are a global leader in steel manufacturing committed to safety, sustainability, and developing our people. We're looking for a detail-oriented, dependable professional to join our team as a Truck Scale Services Clerk supporting the safe and efficient movement of scrap materials through our facility.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as weighmaster for all inbound and outbound trucks, trailers, and railcars.
• Process scale transactions and maintain accurate records, including truck weights, bills of lading, contracts, and shipping documents.
• Monitor and respond to radiation detection equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Document and report radiation alarms and communicate with appropriate personnel when required.
• Enter scale tickets and maintain accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Visually inspect incoming scrap for grade and quality.
• Provide support to drivers, answer phones, and communicate operational updates via email, radio, and phone.
• Complete month-end tasks and support the Raw Materials Supervisor as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all drivers have been informed of and adhere to proper PPE requirements.
• Manage the work area by keeping all paperwork processed and neatly filed as well as maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of scale house and workstations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and multi-tasking is a must.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday rotation: One week is 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM and the next week is 3pm -11pm. Schedule repeats.
• Must be able to work weekends when needed which is rotated amongst the team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.

Why Gerdau?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package on day one
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement