Empowering people who build the future.

Scale Coordination 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 Act as Scale Coordinator to properly weigh incoming and outgoing that trucks deliver scrap.

• 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.  

Qualifications and Experience:

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

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

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.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com