FE Truck Scale Operator

About the role

The Truck Scale Operator (TSO) reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager. The TSO is responsible for weighing and grading incoming scrap loads, operating in-bound and out-bound scales, directing customers to the appropriate areas for unloading, facilitating payment for in-bound material while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Weight and grade incoming scrap loads, operate in-bound and out-bound scales, direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading, and facilitate payment for in-bound material.
• Evaluate incoming products: identify contents of each load, operate the incoming scale to determine weight, and direct customers to appropriate areas for unloading.
• Operate outgoing scale: identify commodity codes, and compute ticket totals for payment.
• Complete all appropriate DMV forms for all cars that enter the yard within required time frame.
• Communicate scrap quality and acceptance procedures to customers, and ensure strict compliance with current regulations and policies.
• Test in and out-bound scales for accuracy, and report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Aid in the coordination of purchasing transactions with office personnel.
• Support the Company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls, as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
• Communicate upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role or scrap industry preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and other employees required.
• Mathematical and problem solving skills, basic negotiation skills, attention to detail, and basic typing skills required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility.
• Climb vertical steps occasionally.
• Sit or stand continually.
• Communicate by speech and hearing continually.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work.
• Mental dexterity needed as TSO will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.