Raw Mtls Scale Operator

North American Stainless•Ghent, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Materials Scale Operator performs scale, receiving, inventory, documentation, and coordination functions for the raw materials department. The operator must understand the equipment used in the department and follow work instructions to support the quality and productivity goals in the company’s quality system. The role includes verifying incoming and outgoing weights, maintaining records, coordinating deliveries and rail cars, communicating with supported departments, and carrying out Raw Materials Receiving Operator tasks as needed. The operator also follows company safety, environmental, security, and conduct requirements and helps maintain a clean, safe work area.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent GED.
Works well with others.
Good communication skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Time management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to learn, adapt, and retain information.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to comply with occupational health and safety regulations, company safety rules, environmental policies, security procedures, and designated lockout/tagout guidelines.
Ability to use or wear required protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and a hard hat; some areas may require respirators, fire-retardant clothing, or acid PPE.
A respirator requires the employee to be clean shaven to comply with company policies and OSHA regulations.
Mobility in the plant; ability to sit, stand, and walk during job duties.
Frequent use of hands for technical tasks.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Visual ability with or without correction and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Check radiation detectors, document readings on the radiation log, and verify in MES that alarms are recorded.
Enter incoming weights and correct material types for internal scrap, warehouse scrap, claims, Phoenix, and Calvert Steel material requiring a net weight.
Coordinate parking of internal and purchased material gate tickets with the Raw Materials Receiving Operator.
Enter incoming gate tickets into inventory using the AS400 inventory program.
File or scan Bills of Material in the proper records folder and file Bills of Lading at month-end.
Weigh in rail cars, match weights in AS400 with the correct contract number, and verify entered weights.
Release rail cars through the CSX website.
Verify incoming OTR truck and rail car weights are within established tolerances, investigate out-of-tolerance weights, and notify the Shift/Group Lead when no reason is found.
Verify and coordinate alloy delivery.
Log truck delays that may result in demurrage.
Coordinate lime truck delivery, testing, parking, and review of test results.
Create and maintain return material records.
Correct gate ticket weights, material types, scrap origins, and other incoming gate ticket errors.
Verify DOT weight compliance of outgoing loads.
Enter incident reports for contractor incidents in the scrap yard or areas connected to Raw Materials Receiving.
Maintain scale checks on the intranet.
Maintain open communication with supported departments, including AOD, Lab, EAF, and Basket Loading.
Perform Raw Materials Receiving Operator tasks as necessary.
Collect and file incoming mail sent to Raw Materials.
Ensure contractors have necessary personal protective equipment.
Train new scale operators.
Assist with, promote, and maintain 6S programs within scale operations.
Prepare reports, notes, spreadsheets, and other communications needed for the following shift.
Perform other duties as assigned and participate in relevant continuous improvement programs.
Work in compliance with occupational health and safety laws, regulations, company safety rules, environmental policies, and security procedures.
Report missing or defective protective equipment and safety or policy violations to the appropriate safety coordinator, group lead, supervisor, or manager.
Use required protective equipment, follow lockout/tagout guidelines for designated machines, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Abide by the Acerinox Code of Conduct, stay informed through company email, and maintain the Dynamic Policy Profile and assigned learnings.