NF Truck Scale Operator

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

24d

About The Position

The Non-Ferrous Truck Scale Operator (NFTSO) is responsible for weighing and grading incoming scrap loads, operating in-bound and out-bound scales, directing customers to the appropriate areas for unloading, facilitating payment for in-bound material while ensuring that all efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The NFTSO may also communicate the pricing of materials with production crews and customers. The NFTSO should possess knowledge of metals identification and grading according to ISRI specifications, as well as the delivery of exceptional customer service. This position operates within well defined parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED Certification preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or scrap industry preferred.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees required.
Mathematical and problem-solving skills, basic negotiation skills, attention to detail, and basic typing skills required.
Ability to: lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; climb vertical steps occasionally; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arms length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; sit or stand continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity needed for close detail work.
Mental dexterity needed as FETSO will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Responsibilities

Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
Assist current and potential customers with questions regarding the pricing of materials and types of material accepted and maintain account contacts to promote customer service on a regular basis.
Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchasing transactions.
Conduct scale operations and evaluate incoming products: identify contents of each load, operate the incoming scale to determine weight, and direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading.
Operate outgoing scale: identify commodity codes, and compute ticket totals for payment.
Communicate scrap quality and acceptance procedures to customers and ensure strict compliance with current regulations and policies.
Test in and out-bound scales for accuracy and report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Performs special projects or other duties as needed or assigned.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.