Scale Operator

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. 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.

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 Overview

Operate 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.
  
  

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.

Sims 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 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.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe Well, Band Together, Be Accountable Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate Have Fun.