Weighmaster Ferrous

External SA Recycling•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves weighing vehicles to record purchases, inspecting and determining metal grades for inventory tracking, and handling all associated paperwork, including delivery transactions and government-required documentation. The Weighmaster will communicate with dispatch and truck drivers regarding schedules and volumes, and interact with customers regarding objectionable materials, their needs, and any arising problems. Collaboration with other employees in the scrap metal yard is expected to ensure efficient processing of arriving materials. The role also includes processing and reporting end-of-day totals, organizing materials for effective space utilization, and proper waste disposal. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area, including effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene, is an ongoing responsibility. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Requirements

Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
Must pass a background check and credit check.
Ability to communicate with others effectively.
Ability to understand direction (written or oral).
Ability to use basic math skills as the job demands.
Willingness to learn how to sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights.
Willingness to learn how to properly maintain equipment.
Willingness to learn how to properly utilize PPE.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Nice To Haves

Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases.
Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
Handle paperwork associated with conducting business, delivery transactions, and government-required documentation.
Communicate with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.
Communicate with customers when they bring objectionable materials.
Work with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.
Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure swift work when materials arrive.
Process and report end of day totals.
Ascend and descend staircases for inspections of loads.
Adhere to specific dress code for the position (no restrictive or excessively loose clothing or accessories that could pose a safety hazard).
Clean up work area at the end of shift.
Keep work areas neat and orderly.
Organize materials to have more effective use of space.
Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed.
Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.