Scale Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

As a Scale Operator at Steel Technologies, you are responsible for accurately tagging finished goods that have been packaged and are ready for shipment. Strong attention to detail is imperative to ensure finished goods are appropriately packaged, weighed, measured, and recorded. You play a key role in preparing items for shipment to customers and ensuring their expectations are met.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist pack-line on proper packing instructions according to sales order
• Instruct flow of packaged material to scales
• Inspect packages to ensure proper material, size, identification, packaging, sample (if required), and weight
• Weigh package and enter into AS 400 system, generate tag, and document on order ensuring accuracy of entry and documentation
• Compare tag to sales order to ensure accuracy and full information
• Balance production at end of order
• Document and breakdown production as required
• Account for all material and production flow to office at completion
• Control flow to and from scales to storage
• Perform routine inventory of tagging and packaging supplies
• Check scales daily for accuracy

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED with at least one year of industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to follow all order instructions and complete documentation
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, ability to accurately track and input data in AS 400 system
• Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Schedule

Regular hours for this position are Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 am to 3:00 pm. When overtime is required, OT hours will be added to Monday.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance for job-related courses, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) offering professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services