Scale Operator Job at Sims Metal, Richmond, CA

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  • Sims Metal
  • Richmond, CA

Job Description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary

The scale operator is the first “face” of the Company. The scale operator will initiate the business transaction with the supplier, reviewing the material presented for sale, gathering all required documentation for what is being presented for sale, weigh the material in, direct the supplier where to go, weigh the supplier out and complete the transaction following all company policy and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the accuracy of all weighing
  • Follow all applicable metal theft laws as they pertain to each type of transaction
  • Keep the scale in balance for all weighing (no manual inputting)
  • Keep the weighing equipment in good condition
  • Conduct monthly scale weight spot checks. Report all problems to your Supervisor
  • Provide basic price quotes
  • Keep all purchasing and sales tickets in alphabetical order
  • Notify your supervisor with any transaction discrepancies
  • Test radiation detective system daily at the start of shift
  • Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

  • Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment. Shift changes and overtime subject to business needs
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills
  • Positive attitude, goal-oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
  • Must be able to pass background check, drug test, and credit check
  • 2 or 4 year college degree in Business or equivalent preferred
  • Computer literate
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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