Truck Scale Services Clerk

Gerdau North America; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits on day one

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gerdau North America in Petersburg, VA is seeking a detail-oriented Truck Scale Services Clerk to support the safe movement of scrap materials. You will weigh inbound/outbound trucks, process scale transactions, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental procedures.

This role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years of related experience, and proficiency with Excel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as weighmaster for inbound/outbound trucks, trailers, and railcars.
• Process scale transactions and maintain records (truck weights, BOLs, contracts, shipping docs).
• Monitor radiation detection equipment per procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Empowering people who build the future.

At Gerdau, we are a global leader in steel manufacturing dedicated 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 guidance to drivers, answer phones, and transmit 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 observe proper PPE requirements.
• Manage the work area by keeping all paperwork processed and neatly organized 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

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]