The hourly pay rate is $18.00 - $21.00 Per Hour
A typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with overtime as required including Saturdays. Hours are subject to change based on business necessity.
This job requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check requirements.
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish), but not required
Job description
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 responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as ever in our long history.
Sims is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value all our employees' diversity, and we are committed to creating a working environment built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.
Job Summary:
The scale operator is the first “face” of the Company. The scale operator will initiate the business transaction with the supplier, reviewing the material presented for sale, gathering all required documentation for what is being presented for sale, weigh the material in, direct the supplier where to go, weigh the supplier out and complete the transaction following all company policy and procedures.
Job Summary:
To ensure the effective operation of the weighbridge through the processing of documentation in a safe and efficient manner in line with company requirements, customer service principles and relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high levels of customer service to all internal and external customers in line with company requirements by ensuring customers are received and attended to in a timely manner, aware of site rules and concerns are resolved or escalated to the appropriate person
- Ensure the efficient and accurate payment of vendor accounts by both cash and checks in line with company requirements
- Update and maintain accurate financial records in line company requirements through the completion of cash reconciliations, and the escalation of any irregularities in a timely manner
- Ensure any material entering the yard confirms to company requirements by grading materials with the support of the Yard Manager, answering general ferrous and non ferrous pricing enquiries, and rejecting non-conforming product
- Complete all relevant documentation for incoming and outgoing materials, and any associated data entry and processing in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with company requirements
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability policies, procedures, and initiatives
- Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and team environment
- Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Comply with all Company policies, procedures and initiatives relevant to the job
- Support training and performance management initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- Associate degree, advanced diploma or level 4 award, certificate or diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience on a weighbridge / scale in an industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
- Previous experience in a customer facing, cashing handling role
- Experience in recycling industry, preferred
Skills:
- Cash handling and cash management experience
- Accurate data entry skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Excel Basics
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
- Good literacy, numeracy and mathematical skills.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
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.
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.
Find Out More…
Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.
SIMS LIMITED 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 LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- I've read the job description and understand this job requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check requirements.
- Can you reliably commute to 4300 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, MD 21224?
- Are you willing to work for an hourly pay rate between $18.00 to $21.00?
Experience:
- Cashier or Teller: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baltimore, MD 21224: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
