Scale Operator

simsmetalm • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
Job Summary:
The scale operator is the first “face” of the Company. The scale operator will initiate the business transaction with the supplier, reviewing the material presented for sale, gathering all required documentation for what is being presented for sale, weigh the material in, direct the supplier where to go, weigh the supplier out and complete the transaction following all company policy and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Must be able to pass background check, drug test, and credit check
• Computer literate

Nice To Haves

• 2- or 4-year college degree in Business or equivalent preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy of all weighing
• Follow all applicable metal theft laws as they pertain to each type of transaction
• Keep the scale in balance for all weighing (no manual inputting)
• Keep the weighing equipment in good condition
• Conduct monthly scale weight spot checks. Report all problems to your Supervisor
• Provide basic price quotes
• Keep all purchasing and sales tickets in alphabetical order
• Notify your supervisor with any transaction discrepancies
• Test radiation detective system daily at the start of shift

Benefits

• A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company.
• Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.
• We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees