What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scale Operator position at EMR USA?
About Us:
EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.
EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!
Looking for a stable career with growth opportunities, great benefits, and overtime potential? EMR USA is hiring a Scale Operator to join our team.
As a Scale Operator/Weighmaster, you’ll play an important role in our daily operations by accurately weighing, grading, and recording incoming and outgoing scrap metal materials. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.
EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!
Looking for a stable career with growth opportunities, great benefits, and overtime potential? EMR USA is hiring a Scale Operator to join our team.
As a Scale Operator/Weighmaster, you’ll play an important role in our daily operations by accurately weighing, grading, and recording incoming and outgoing scrap metal materials. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- PTO starting on your first day of employment
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Overtime opportunities available
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
- Greet customers and assist with material verification, sorting, and disposal procedures
- Weigh and ticket incoming/outgoing loads using scale systems and software
- Create accurate and compliant transaction records
- Grade incoming scrap materials and monitor load quality
- Direct vehicle and foot traffic safely on and off the scale
- Process inspection tickets and assist with inventory control
- Maintain and monitor radiation detection systems
- Communicate with yard staff regarding incoming and outgoing materials
- Report discrepancies or quality concerns to management
- Follow site safety procedures and industry regulations
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer proficiency; scale software experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Willingness to learn and follow operational procedures
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 1 year of customer service experience required
- Scrap metal, recycling, or industrial experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Reliable transportation required - no exceptions
- PPE required; work environment may include loud noise levels
- No travel required
- Evening or weekend availability may be needed based on business demands
EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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