Title: Scale Operator

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60608

Company: simsmetalm

4083

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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

Job Summary:

To ensure the effective operation of the weighbridge through the processing of documentation in a safe and efficient manner in line with company requirements, customer service principles and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high levels of customer service to all internal and external customers in line with company requirements by ensuring customers are received and attended to in a timely manner, aware of site rules and concerns are resolved or escalated to the appropriate person
Ensure the efficient and accurate payment of vendor accounts by both cash and checks in line with company requirements
Update and maintain accurate financial records in line company requirements through the completion of cash reconciliations, and the escalation of any irregularities in a timely manner
Ensure any material entering the yard confirms to company requirements by grading materials with the support of the Yard Manager, answering general ferrous and non ferrous pricing enquiries, and rejecting non-conforming product
Complete all relevant documentation for incoming and outgoing materials, and any associated data entry and processing in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with company requirements
Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability policies, procedures, and initiatives
Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and team environment
Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Comply with all Company policies, procedures and initiatives relevant to the job
Support training and performance management initiatives

Qualifications:

Associate degree, advanced diploma or level 4 award, certificate or diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience on a weighbridge / scale in an industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Previous experience in a customer facing, cashing handling role
Experience in recycling industry, preferred

Skills:

Cash handling and cash management experience
Accurate data entry skills
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
Good literacy, numeracy and mathematical skills.
High attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities
Excellent Customer Service Skills

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

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.

Find Out More…

Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED 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 LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY 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.