FE Truck Scale Operator

Radius Recycling•Everett, MA

About The Position

The Truck Scale Operator (TSO) weighs and grades incoming scrap loads, operates inbound and outbound scales, directs customers to appropriate unloading areas, and facilitates payment for inbound material while complying with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role may communicate material pricing to production crews and customers. It requires knowledge of metals identification and grading according to ISRI specifications, along with a commitment to exceptional customer service. The position operates within well-defined parameters and aims to achieve high-quality, safe, effective, and efficient performance. The TSO works directly with the Facilities & Operations Supervisor or Terminal Operations Manager, the Commercial department, customers, and operations production employees. Daily communication may be face-to-face, electronic, or by radio. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and does not require travel. The position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions and to hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt in a scrap-yard environment. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other personal protective equipment as needed. Workload and pressure may be substantial during peak periods; deadlines require adaptability, and workflow disruptions or irregular schedules occur intermittently. Extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays. Physical demands include occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, crouching or bending, climbing vertical steps, and reaching overhead; frequently reaching at arm’s length and walking on uneven ground; and continually sitting or standing and communicating through speech and hearing. Close-detail visual acuity and mental dexterity, including independent work, attention to detail, and continuous awareness, are also needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees.
Mathematical and problem-solving skills.
Basic negotiation skills.
Attention to detail.
Basic typing skills.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Ability to meet the role’s stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds and frequent walking on uneven ground.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification is preferred.
Three to five years of experience in a similar role or in the scrap industry is preferred.
Knowledge of metals identification and grading according to ISRI specifications.

Responsibilities

Adhere strictly to company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Assist current and potential customers with questions about material pricing and accepted material types, and maintain account contacts to promote customer service.
Coordinate with office personnel to ensure accurate and timely documentation of purchasing transactions.
Identify incoming load contents, operate inbound scales to determine weight, evaluate incoming products, and direct customers to unloading areas.
Operate outbound scales, identify commodity codes, and calculate ticket totals for payment.
Complete required DMV forms for cars entering the yard within the required timeframe.
Communicate scrap quality and acceptance procedures to customers and ensure compliance with current regulations and policies.
Test inbound and outbound scales for accuracy and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Support the company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and by suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to management.