Weighmaster Ferrous

External SA Recycling•Los Angeles, CA

4d•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 also communicate with dispatch and truck drivers regarding schedules and volumes, address customer concerns about objectionable materials, and work with customers to meet their needs and resolve issues. Collaboration with other employees in the scrap metal yard is expected to ensure efficient processing of incoming materials. The role also includes processing and reporting end-of-day totals, organizing materials for effective space utilization, and proper disposal of waste materials. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area, adhering to a specific dress code for safety, and regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. Effective housekeeping is an ongoing operation for safety and hygienic conditions.

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.

Nice To Haves

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 reports end of day totals.
Ascending and descending 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.
Organizing 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.