Scale Operator

United Scrap Metal•Shelbyville, IN

18h

About The Position

The Scale Operator ensures that trucks entering and leaving the facility are properly weighed, delivered or shipped scrap is accurately recorded, and daily paperwork and transactions are updated and closed. The role reports directly to the Transportation Manager. The operator also supports efficient scale operations and flow, completes assigned clerical and data-entry work, and represents the company professionally and courteously.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Two years of experience in a similar role.
Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong math and calculator skills.
Professional demeanor and a personality suited to the role, including enjoyment of working with people and patience in challenging situations.
Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
Computer and data-entry proficiency, with the ability to learn new software through provided training.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be open to working a rotating Saturday schedule.
English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to meet flexible scheduling requirements determined by the manager and/or business needs.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and credit check.
Complete the required basic on-the-job training and safety training, including US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual, US-F11 QEH&S Policy, and US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook.

Nice To Haves

A college degree or some college.
Equivalent transportation or scale-related experience.
Spoken Spanish.
A stable job history, dependable attendance, and references who can attest to trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

Process and close dispatch and driver tickets, entering required information into the database.
Coordinate with Dispatch and Inside Sales to ensure shippers and receivers are generated and updated accurately by required deadlines.
Maintain testing records and report issues or malfunctions with the Bicron or other scale equipment.
Confirm the customer name, job location, and pickup dates for each delivery so information can be processed accurately.
Begin, update, and close each scale record ticket in the database or software.
Review proper documentation for all deliveries and pickups.
Represent the company professionally and courteously.
Handle clerical and data-entry functions assigned by the manager.
Ensure efficient scale operations and scale flow.
Ensure all trucks are accurately weighed on the scale upon entering and leaving the facility.