Scale Clerk

Harmon Scrap Metal • Cornersville, TN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Scale Clerk is the first and last point of contact for our customers and drivers at Harmon Scrap Metal, a fast-paced scrap yard focused on efficiency, safety, and treating people right. This role is responsible for weighing trucks, accurately entering tickets, and ensuring smooth traffic flow in and out of the yard. It is a detail-oriented position in a busy environment where accuracy is crucial.

Requirements

• Reliable and shows up on time—this role is critical to daily operations.
• Strong attention to detail (small mistakes can cost money).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes hectic environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn our scale software.
• Good communication skills—you’ll deal with drivers, customers, and the yard crew all day.
• Basic math, account reconciliation, computer, and data entry skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively.
• Ability to learn laws and regulations governing transportation weights and scrap metal purchasing.
• Flexible to work overtime on Saturday.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years previous customer service.
• Ability to work standing or sitting for extended periods of time in an office environment.
• Ability to occasionally move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous scale house, trucking, or scrap yard experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh all inbound and outbound loads using the scale system.
• Enter customer info, material types, and weights into the system accurately.
• Print and process scale tickets and receipts.
• Direct drivers where to go and keep traffic moving safely.
• Communicate with yard operators and office staff throughout the day.
• Answer phones and help customers at the scale window.
• Handle payments (if assigned) and balance transactions.
• Keep paperwork organized and up to date.
• Watch for discrepancies in loads or tickets and report issues.
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures.
• Restrict office access to authorized personnel only.
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• Company paid life, dental, vision, std, accident insurance with a portion of medical paid
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Program
• Bonus Opportunities
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED