Scale Operator

Established in 1978, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the USM team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices, which have earned them both acclaim and recognition amongst industry partners. With 600 team members across 10 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its award-winning history, as well as an outstanding client retention rate across thousands of customers throughout North America. Equally as important is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity and carrying out our corporate mission: making a positive impact on the lives of others. USM is proud to make a difference for its customers, partners, team members, communities and the planet as it continues to drive its expansion forward for the next forty years and beyond.

USM is looking for purpose-driven individuals who seek to utilize their unique traits and attributes to make a positive impact on the company and further our mission. Team members at United are driven to achieve results and are tenacious in the face of challenges. They are humble and intellectually curious, seeking the ability to roll up their sleeves and “get their hands dirty” to solve complex problems while maintaining the motivation to develop both personally and professionally. Lastly, collaboration is vital to our business and line of work; therefore, our team members must be able to communicate and build relationships with multiple cross functional departments across the organization.

Position Overview 

The Scale Operator’s primary functions are to ensure each and every truck entering and leaving the facility is properly weighed, the delivered or shipped scrap is accurately recorded, and the daily paperwork and transactions are updated and closed. This individual reports directly to the Transportation Manager.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Processes and closes all dispatch /driver tickets and enters required information into the database
• Coordinates with Dispatch and Inside Sales to ensure shippers and receivers are being generated and updated accurately by the required deadlines
• Maintains testing records and reports any issues/malfunctions with the Bicorn or other scale equipment
• Ascertains the customer’s name, job location, and pickup dates for each delivery in order to accurately process this information
• Begins, updates and closes each scale record ticket into the database / software
• Reviews proper documentation for all deliveries and pick-ups
• Always representing the company in a professional and courteous manner
• Handles clerical/data entry functions assigned by the manager
• Ensures efficient scale operations and scale flow
• Ensures all trucks are properly and accurately weighed on the scale both entering and leaving the facility

Required Characteristics

• High School Diploma or GED required, college degree or some college a plus
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role, equivalent transportation or scale related experience a plus
• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math and calculator skills a must
• Demonstrated professionalism and a personality conducive to the role –enjoys working with people and is patient during challenging situations
• Ability to work with others and work as part of a team
• Proficient with computer / data entry skill; ability to learn new software with provided training
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy a must
• Must be open to working a Saturday schedule rotation
• English proficiency (read, write, speak) required; spoken Spanish a plus
• The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check
• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation

Minimum Safety Training Requirements

• Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
• US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
• US-F11 QEH&S Policy
• US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

                                                                                 We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:

                                                                      Trust ● Commitment ● Loyalty ● Passion ● Performance ● Service ● Performance 

USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Experience Team. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.