Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the municipal recycling and renewable energy industries. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.
We are currently looking for a full time Scale Operator to perform various functions that include but are not limited to greeting customers, receiving, weighing and processing incoming metals and materials, and inspecting received materials.
To perform the duties of this job, the applicant must have good interpersonal skills; be patient and tactful; to be cooperative and have a good attitude at all times with managers/supervisors, co-workers, customers and visitors.
No scrap metal experience needed.
Job OverviewOperate the scales. All scale tickets must be verified and contain correct information in regards to customer, material, weights.

• Accurately inspect all materials ensuring correct weights, materials description and grade for all inbound and outbound loads.
• Determine the grade of material and enter into the inventory system.
• Assist in the sorting and processing of materials.
• Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Ensure accurate documentation of scale transactions.
• Communicate material discrepancies with Operations Managers.
• Communicate and assist yard staffs as necessary.
• Follow detailed specifications on outbound loads.
• Adhere to all safety, and environmental standards.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Work well under pressure and ability to prioritize
• Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Willingness to learn

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
• Treat all persons with courtesy and respect.
• Must be able to work regardless of weather conditions.
• The ability to follow directions and safety regulations.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
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Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.
SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.