FE Truck Scale Operator

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. • Area H (North Oyster / Diamond), BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Scale Operator (TSO) reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager. The TSO is responsible for weighing and grading incoming scrap loads, operating in-bound and out-bound scales, directing customers to the appropriate areas for unloading, facilitating payment for in-bound material while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The TSO may also communicate the pricing of materials with production crews and customers. The TSO should possess knowledge of metals identification and grading according to ISRI specifications, as well as the delivery of exceptional customer service.

This position operates within well defined parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees required.
• Mathematical and problem solving skills, basic negotiation skills, attention to detail, and basic typing skills required.
• Ability to: lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; climb vertical steps occasionally; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arms length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; sit or stand continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work.
• Mental dexterity needed as TSO will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or scrap industry preferred.
• Knowledge of metals identification and grading according to ISRI specifications.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
• Assist current and potential customers with questions regarding the pricing of materials and types of material accepted, and maintain account contacts to promote customer service on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchasing transactions.
• Conduct scale operations and evaluate incoming products: identify contents of each load, operate the incoming scale to determine weight, and direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading.
• Operate outgoing scale: identify commodity codes, and compute ticket totals for payment.
• Complete all appropriate DMV forms for all cars that enter yard within required time frame.
• Communicate scrap quality and acceptance procedures to customers, and ensure strict compliance with current regulations and policies.
• Test in and out-bound scales for accuracy, and report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures and controls to better relate to the business.
• Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Benefits

• Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
• An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
• All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

What This Job Offers

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