Weigh Master

Metalico•Fayette City, PA

13h

About The Position

The Weigh Master, also described as the Scale Operator, monitors and records scrap volumes entering the facility on the inbound scale. The role is customer-focused and fast-paced, requires general knowledge of scrap metal grades, and involves working both indoors and outdoors. The employee will be trained to operate the Cash 4 Cars Programs, including ensuring automobile purchases are legal and coordinating timely vehicle relocation to a Metalico location through dispatching Metalico tow trucks. Other tasks may be assigned. The position uses computer systems, including an ERP system, to scale trucks and customers, create outbound shipment documents, enter inspection-ticket information, look up prices, and support daily business communications. The role also involves identifying material, directing drivers to the correct unloading locations, and coordinating with yard employees about incoming and outgoing material. For vehicle purchases, the employee uses established methods and a shared spreadsheet to schedule pickups and record dispatch information. The employee helps ensure timely product shipments and that quality, safety, and environmental standards are met for production, customers, and employees. The work environment may include outdoor exposure and an industrial setting with temperature and weather extremes, noise, dust, and fumes. Hearing protection is provided, and safety equipment is required in designated yard or warehouse areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 40-plus-hour work week; Saturdays and overtime are required as business and production needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Customer service experience.
Positive attitude and polite manner.
Willingness to inspect material outdoors.
Proficient computer skills, including use of software systems and Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to wear required safety equipment in designated areas, including a hard hat, steel-toed/skid-resistant work boots, high-visibility clothing or vest, safety glasses, and gloves.
Ability to sit frequently, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds from floor to waist level.
Ability to push or pull material weighing up to 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to participate physically in sessions, presentations, and meetings.
Availability to work Monday through Friday for 40 or more hours per week, including required Saturdays and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of using an ERP system.
General knowledge of scrap metal grades.

Responsibilities

Use computer systems, including ERP systems, to complete daily tasks.
Scale trucks and customers in and out.
Create documents for outbound shipments.
Collect inspection-ticket information and enter data.
Look up pricing and provide prices over the phone.
Count or order cash when necessary.
Communicate with yard employees about incoming and outgoing material and customers.
Visually inspect and identify incoming and outgoing material.
Guide drivers to unload material at the appropriate location in the yard.
Answer incoming calls and emails about daily business and forward calls to management when necessary.
Purchase vehicles using established methods and schedule pickup through the shared spreadsheet.
Record dispatch information in the established spreadsheet.
Dispatch Metalico tow trucks to facilitate relocation of purchased vehicles to the corresponding Metalico location.
Ensure timely shipment of products for customers.
Meet quality, safety, and environmental standards for production, customers, and employees.
Perform other tasks as assigned.