Non-Ferrous Weighmaster

SA Recycling•Union City, GA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States, experiencing rapid growth and expansion. The Non-Ferrous Weighmaster is a key role responsible for accurately weighing inbound and outbound deliveries of Non Ferrous recyclable materials, strictly adhering to SA Recycling’s Scale Control Procedures. This position involves inspecting and determining the grade of metal for inventory tracking, managing all associated paperwork for business transactions and government compliance, and coordinating with dispatch and truck drivers regarding schedules and volumes. The Weighmaster also interacts directly with customers, addressing their needs, assisting with problems, and communicating about objectionable materials. Collaboration with other yard employees is essential to ensure efficient material processing upon arrival. Daily tasks include processing and reporting end-of-day totals, performing physical inspections of loads by ascending and descending staircases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and adhering to specific dress code and safety protocols. Regular attendance and punctuality are fundamental to this role, as is effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene.

Requirements

Must pass a medical physical and drug test
Must pass a background check and credit check
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
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and/or 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 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