Weighmaster

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans + Dental Vision Life

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Safety & Profitability Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling in Missouri seeks a dependable Weighmaster to operate inbound/outbound truck scales, direct drivers, and process payments. This role blends frontline scale work with basic office duties and requires accuracy and customer service.

Work hours are 8:00 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday, with Saturday mornings. The position encourages safety, punctuality, and adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in a fast-paced recycling facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience operating truck scales, preferably in scrap metal or transfer station.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Operate scale to weigh inbound and outbound trucks.
• Review, inspect, and document inbound loads.
• Direct drivers to proper yard locations for loading/unloading.
• Complete all required documentation for vehicles and loads.
• Test scales for accuracy and report malfunctions to GM.
• Process payments and maintain transaction records.
• Assist customers with pricing questions and material types.

Skills

Truck scale operation

Customer communication

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scale software

General office software

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively seeking a hard-working, dependable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Weighmaster. As a Weighmaster you will be responsible for the operating in-bound and out-bound scales; directing drivers to the appropriate areas for unloading; facilitating payment for in-bound material; and completing all required documentation. The Weighmaster will also perform basic office tasks. This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 am to noon on Saturdays.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

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.
• Participate in the testing of scales for accuracy and report any malfunctions or concerns to the General Manager.
• Process payments and keep accurate records of all transactions.
• Assist customers with questions on pricing and types of materials accepted and maintain account contacts to promote continued business.
• Preform general office duties.

Qualifications Of a Weighmaster

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years' experience operating truck scales, preferably in a scrap metal, quarry, or transfer station or similar industry.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and employees.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good organizational and mathematical skills, basic negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn industry specific software.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.