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Scale Operator

Date:  Aug 11, 2025
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77020

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  5693

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.

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.

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for weighing inbound & outbound deliveries of recyclable materials.  May be cross-trained on a Cashier position depending on the volume of customers and size of the yard.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for the accuracy of all weightings.
  • Enter the correct codes for received materials.
  • Maintain orderly purchasing and sales tickets.
  • Responsible for end-of-day reports.
  • Accurately count cash and pay customers.
  • Perform other duties as requested

Experience Required:

  • Previous experience in weigh or scale operations preferred.
  • Basic math and computer skills required.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) required.
  • Cash handling experience required.

Skills:

  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Required to follow SIMS Metal Management and OSHA safety regulations
  • Willingness to continue to learn and grow with the company
  • Overtime may be required

 

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.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. 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.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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