SCALE COORD

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Job Summary:

Perform a variety of coordinating, checking, verifying, inputting, recording, and filing duties pertaining primarily to the receipt and inspection of scrap coming into the mill by truck.  The primary duty of this position is to properly inspect and verify scrap grade and order number.  Improper scrap identification or misapplication could result in overpayment per truckload.  Operation of peddler scale, pricing, and inspection of scrap. coordinate office functions pertaining primarily to areas of accounts payable, inventory reporting, personnel administration, data transmission, and general office services.  Perform these duties with a high degree of accuracy in accordance with corporate and division policy.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize electronic scale to obtain a gross weight for the load using the weighing system and coordinate unloading destination with yard personnel.

• Consult with the scrap representatives and the scrap supplier for clarification on scrap grade prices.

• Complete the weighing process to determine traffic and net weight for the load.

• Process loads of scrap moved by weighing the trucks in accordance with

standard processing procedures. 

• Operates forklift to move scrap metal as needed.

• Processes non-ferrous products and runs alligator shear and balers.

• Provide daily reporting of radiation detection.

• Using established company procedures, visually inspect scrap for grade/quality.

• Notifies supervisor when dirty cars or trucks are identified or cars or trucks that monitoring devices indicate contain explosive or radioactive materials.

• Compile and record information related to scrap inventory. 

• Carry out duties related to personnel administration and local employee relations functions.

• Accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and data recording operations.

• Accuracy and timeliness of inventory reporting and management.

• Responsible for carrying out company policy and programs, being familiar with the content of the policy manual.

• Cooperate with other division personnel, departments, and services to maintain coordinated efficiency in operations.

• General ledger entries to close month end financials

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to accurately multitask in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with customers, carriers and company drivers.
• Able to recognize various materials and develop viable distribution plans for customers on the scale.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Related work experience is an asset

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

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