Scale Operator

Company Description

BlueScope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service.

Summary:  Weighing and purchasing inbound scrap, obtaining required information from customers for all transactions, complete purchasing and shipping documents and daily reconciliation of transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weighing and purchasing inbound scrap, obtaining required information from customers for all transactions, complete purchasing and shipping documents and daily reconciliation of transactions.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.
• Weighing and purchasing inbound scrap, obtaining required information from customers for all transactions, complete purchasing and shipping documents and daily reconciliation of transactions.
• Responsible for following all legal requirements on purchasing materials. These requirements include, but are not limited to; check ID, take pictures of seller, record vehicle information, etc.
• Communicate pricing information and material specifications to customers with the ability to connect well with all levels of customers and management.
• Ensure good customer relations by acting in a courteous, safe, and professional manner.
• Interact with employees on other scales to verify/restrict duplication of purchases.
• Inspect materials for non-acceptable items (i.e., propane tanks, PCPs, batteries, flammable liquids, non-metallic items, etc.).
• Ensure metals that are purchased are correct and properly classified. Print tickets for customers to receive payment for materials sold.
• Control traffic patterns in yard and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager, including during downtime working in the yard grading truckloads of scrap.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills to successfully interact with employees, management, and customers.
• Strong writing skills to effectively complete paperwork.
• Strong computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Quantitative Scope:

• No budget responsibility
• No direct/indirect reports

Work authorization:

• No sponsorship available

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

BlueScope Recycling Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope
is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.