Summary Description

Responsible for weighing inbound & outbound deliveries of recyclable materials according to SA Recycling’s Scale Control Procedures.

Job Duties

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

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures;
Previous experience in weigh or scale operations preferred;
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.

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