Weighmaster

Sa-Recycling; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Elyria, OH is seeking a Weighmaster/Scale Operator to weigh vehicles, inspect metal grades, and handle related paperwork. You will coordinate with dispatch, assist customers, and help maintain safety and organization in the yard.

The role requires the ability to perform basic math, communicate effectively, and pass medical and background checks. Prior experience in a scrap yard or similar environment is a plus, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check and credit check.
• Prefer high school diploma or GED; foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Handle paperwork related to purchases, deliveries, and required government documents.
• Communicate with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.
• Converse with customers when they bring objectionable materials and help resolve issues.
• Work with customers to satisfy their needs and assist with problems.
• Coordinate with yard staff to ensure efficient processing when materials arrive.
• Process and report end of day totals.
• Maintain safety by following dress codes and PPE rules.
• Keep work areas neat and maintain clean, safe conditions.

Skills

Weighing

Inventory management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE

Office equipment

Job description

Elyria
800 Infirmary Rd
Elyria, OH 44035, USA

Including, but not limited to:

• Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Handle paperwork associated with conducting business, delivery transactions, and government-required documentation.
• Communicates with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.
• Communicates with customers when they bring objectionable materials.
• Works with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.
• Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure swift work when materials arrive.
• Process and reports end of day totals
• Ascending and descending staircases for inspections of loads
• Adhere to specific dress code for the position (no restrictive or excessively loose clothing or accessories that could pose a safety hazard)
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check and credit check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office, Scale office, Scale outdoors
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment and PPE.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Weighmaster work capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, keyboard

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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