Scale Operator at United Scrap Metal Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEstablished 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 700+ team members across 11 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 ResponsibilitiesProcesses and closes all dispatch /driver tickets and enters required information into the databaseCoordinates with Dispatch and Inside Sales to ensure shippers and receivers are being generated and updated accurately by the required deadlinesMaintains testing records and reports any issues/malfunctions with the Bicorn or other scale equipmentAscertains the customer’s name, job location, and pickup dates for each delivery in order to accurately process this informationBegins, updates and closes each scale record ticket into the database / softwareReviews proper documentation for all deliveries and pick-upsAlways representing the company in a professional and courteous mannerHandles clerical/data entry functions assigned by the managerEnsures efficient scale operations and scale flowEnsures all trucks are properly and accurately weighed on the scale both entering and leaving the facilityRequired CharacteristicsHigh School Diploma or GED required, college degree or some college a plus2 years’ experience in a similar role, equivalent transportation or scale related experience a plusOrganized and able to work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong math and calculator skills a mustDemonstrated professionalism and a personality conducive to the role –enjoys working with people and is patient during challenging situationsAbility to work with others and work as part of a teamProficient with computer / data entry skill; ability to learn new software with provided trainingStrong attention to detail and accuracy a mustMust be open to working a Saturday schedule rotationEnglish proficiency (read, write, speak) required; spoken Spanish a plusThe Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individualCandidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit checkAble to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operationMinimum Safety Training RequirementsBasic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)US-SOP-01 United in Safety ManualUS-F11 QEH&S PolicyUS-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.