Scale Clerk

Cleveland-Cliffs • Pontiac, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, is hiring a Scale Clerk at its Pontiac, Michigan location. The Scale Clerk weighs inbound and outbound vehicles, inspects loose loads, directs vehicles to the appropriate unloading areas, and assists with purchase details.

The role supports safe and efficient yard operations through material inspection and grading, inventory transactions, accurate recordkeeping, equipment operation, transportation coordination, customer service, and collaboration with customers, carriers, management, and yard personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math and data-entry skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written communication.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Must be able to work in an environment routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate, and changes in weather.
• Pre-employment background check, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the scrap industry.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Inspect loose loads and direct vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
• Assist with purchase details.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment through PPE compliance, hazard prevention, and site upkeep.
• Inspect and grade inbound and outbound materials and ensure their quality.
• Manage inventory transactions, material coding, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and processing machinery.
• Coordinate shipments, pickups, deliveries, and related transportation documentation.
• Train and support team members while promoting efficient daily operations.
• Assist customers and drivers with materials, pricing, and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with customers, carriers, management, and yard personnel.
• Monitor local market conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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