Scale Operator/Inspector

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/Inspector is the first point of contact for suppliers and is responsible for initiating transactions, weighing materials, and inspecting non-ferrous commodities to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements. This role ensures accurate documentation, customer service excellence, and material compliance while adhering to safety and operational procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurately weigh all incoming and outgoing materials using company equipment.

• Inspect and identify non-ferrous commodities to determine purchase eligibility.

• Ensure materials meet quality standards and company specifications.

• Complete transactions using the computer kiosk system, including gathering required documentation.

• Stamp approval or rejection on inspected material and prepare inspection reports.

• Direct suppliers to appropriate locations within the facility.

• Conduct daily tests of radiation detection systems and report discrepancies.

• Perform monthly spot checks on scale accuracy and report issues to the Supervisor.

• Maintain organized records of purchasing and sales tickets.

• Provide basic price quotes to customers and notify supervisors of any transaction discrepancies.

• Follow all applicable metal theft laws and maintain legal compliance in documentation.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred.

• 1–3 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must pass background check, drug screening, and credit check.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

• Computer literate with ability to operate digital kiosks and scale software.

Core Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service focus with a positive and professional demeanor.

• Dependable, flexible, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Willingness to work overtime or shift changes based on business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.

• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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.