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Scale Operator

Company:
Metalico
Location:
Akron, OH, 44305
Posted:
June 02, 2025
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Description:

Summary

The Scale Operator is responsible for correctly and proficiently monitoring and recording scrap volumes entering the facility on the inbound scale. This position will be trained in general knowledge of metal commodities. The physical environment requires this position to be both indoors and outdoors. This position will be trained to weigh and pay customers. This position is customer-focused and fast-paced. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits:

Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).

Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).

401(k) – up to 2.5% employer match.

Employee Referral $1,000.

8.5 Paid Holidays.

Paid Vacation, plus 5 Sick Days.

Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).

Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).

Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).

Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

Essential Job Functions

Use computer systems (ERP) to complete daily tasks.

Scaling trucks/customers in and out.

Create documents for outbound shipments.

Collect inspection ticket information and input data.

Look up pricing to give prices over the phone.

Count/order cash when necessary.

Communicate with employees in the yard over incoming/outgoing material and customers.

Identify incoming and outgoing material - visual inspection.

Guide drivers to offload material at the appropriate location in the yard.

Answer incoming calls and emails pertaining to daily business to the best of your ability.

Forward calls to management when necessary.

Purchase vehicles from established methods and schedule pickup through our shared spreadsheet.

Log all dispatching information into the established spreadsheet.

Ensure a timely shipment of products for customers is consistently achieved.

Ensure Quality, Safety and Environmental Standards are met and achieved for production, customers and employees.

Assist in the Cash4Cars car buying program when needed.

Cover the scale at Harry's Metals when needed.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Customer Service Experience.

Positive attitude, polite.

Willing to inspect material outside.

Physical Demands: Lifting scrap material, Standing for periods of time, etc.

General knowledge of using an ERP system is preferred.

Have proficient computer skills that include the use of software systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.

Work well under pressure.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturdays as scheduled. Schedule is subject to change to facilitate business and production needs.

Location: Metalico, Inc. - 943 Hazel St, Akron, OH 44305.

About Metalico:

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high-temperature alloys. These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 500 people in 24 operating locations across 6 states and is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time

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