
Scale Operator
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate scale system to weigh peddlers and commercial customers in and out of the yard, ensuring weights, commodities, and pricing are correct
- Operate scale system to pay peddler and commercial accounts for material bought in a timely, professional manner
- Communicate via handheld radio with yard operations to minimize yard congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow
- Communicate yard rules with new customers and provide directions to scrap inspector/appropriate unloading areas
- Ensure accuracy of scale weights before allowing trucks to proceed
- Maintain an organized scale house and ensure all paperwork is up to date and is filed properly
- May have to operate a handheld radiation detector to check loads for radiation
- Inspect and grade ferrous and nonferrous material
- Field phone calls and direct phone calls to the appropriate person
- Cut Scale Commodity checks, look over for accuracy, and get approval if needed
- Create Shipments Documentation and review to ensure accuracy
- Create packing slips and bill out rail cars
- Enter all shipments into Scrap Management Systems
- Send shipment information to the proper personnel
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- No experience necessary, but previous work experience in a manufacturing, production, or similar scrapyard environment is considered an asset
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and excellent customer service
- Computer literacy, ability to work independently, confident working under pressure, and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a high-paced environment
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
eQuest