Truck Scale Services Clerk
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Location: Petersburg, Virginia, US, 23803
Company: Gerdau
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At Gerdau, we are a global leader in steel manufacturing committed to safety, sustainability, and developing our people. We're looking for a detail-oriented, dependable professional to join our team as a Truck Scale Services Clerk supporting the safe and efficient movement of scrap materials through our facility.
What You'll Do
- Serve as weighmaster for all inbound and outbound trucks, trailers, and railcars.
- Process scale transactions and maintain accurate records, including truck weights, bills of lading, contracts, and shipping documents.
- Monitor and respond to radiation detection equipment in accordance with company procedures.
- Document and report radiation alarms and communicate with appropriate personnel when required.
- Review railcar demurrage through NS and CSX systems and approve or dispute charges as needed.
- Enter scale tickets and maintain accurate inventory and shipment records.
- Assist with railcar ordering, scrap sales order communication, and loading coordination.
- Visually inspect incoming scrap for grade and quality.
- Provide support to drivers, answer phones, and communicate operational updates via email, radio, and phone.
- Complete month-end tasks and support the Raw Materials Supervisor as needed.
- Help ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years of manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and follow established procedures.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and multi-tasking is a must.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday rotation: One week is 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM and the next week is 3pm -11pm. Schedule repeats.
- Must be able to work weekends when needed which is rotated amongst the team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
Why Gerdau?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package on day one
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Career growth and development opportunities
- A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Nearest Major Market: Richmond