Weighmaster Ferrous & Non Ferrous

SA Recycling; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling, located in the Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a dedicated Weighmaster. The successful candidate will weigh vehicles and inspect metals, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations. Bi-lingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with light to moderate physical demands and tasks that require effective communication and a willingness to learn. If you are committed to maintaining safety standards and assisting customers, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check and credit check.
• Willingness to learn how to sort metal and properly maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Communicate with customers when they bring objectionable materials.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

PPE

Job description

Job Duties

• 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.
• Communicate with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.
• Communicate with customers when they bring objectionable materials.
• Work 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 report end of day totals.
• Ascend and descend staircases for inspection of loads.
• Adhere to a 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.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Organize materials to use space more effectively.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping in the workplace area 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, and SA Recycling safety, health and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and 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.