NF Scale operator/ Weighmaster-Albany

Do you strive to give great customer service? Do you enjoy being a contributing member of a well-functioning, high energy, team? If so – come join us!

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing! Our operations are quickly expanding.

SA Recycling proudly supports the military community

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Scale Operator/Weighmaster. As a Weighmaster you will be responsible for the weighing and grading of incoming scrap loads; operating in-bound and out-bound scales; directing drivers to the appropriate areas for unloading; facilitating payment for in-bound material; and completing all required documentation. The Weighmaster will also perform basic office tasks.

This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. & Saturday 8am-12pm

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

- Weigh vehicles full and empty to record purchases.

- Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.

- Handle paperwork associated with conducting business, delivery transactions, and government-required documentation.

- Communicates with dispatch and truck drivers to determine schedules and volumes.

- Communicates with customers when they bring objectionable materials.

- Works with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.

- Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure swift work when materials arrive.

- Process and reports end of day totals

- Ascending and descending staircases for inspections of loads

- Adhere to specific dress code for the position (no restrictive or excessively loose clothing or accessories that could pose a safety hazard)

- Clean up work area at the end of shift

- Keep work areas neat and orderly

- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions

- Organizing materials to have more effective use of space

- Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner

- Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed

- Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members

Qualifications

Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.

- Must pass a medical physical and drug test

- Must pass a Credit and background check

- Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable

- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus

- Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

- Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Office, Scale office, Scale outdoors

- Equipment & Tools: Office equipment and PPE.

- Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate

- Work Capacity: Weighmaster work capacity

- Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste

- Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, keyboard

SA Recycling offers:

- Competitive Pay

- Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- 401k with a Company Match

- Weekly Pay

- Referral Bonus

- Company provided uniforms and PPE

- Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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