Job 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 is customer-focused, fast-paced and requires a general knowledge of scrap metal grades. The physical environment requires this position to be both indoors and outdoors. This position will be trained to operate the Cash 4 Cars Programs. Responsibilities include ensuring the legality of automobile purchases as well as expediting the swift relocation of the purchased vehicle to a corresponding Metalico location through the dispatch of Metalico tow trucks. This position is customer-focused and past-paced. Performs other tasks as assigned.

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.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure Quality, Safety and Environmental Standards are met and achieved for production, customers and employees.

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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Customer Service Experience.
• Positive attitude, polite.
• 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.

Hours:
Monday through Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm, Saturdays 7:00am - 11:00am

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. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.

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