Scale Operator

Company: The David J. Joseph Company
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: December 1, 2019

Job Description:

At Advantage Metals Recycling (AMR) the opportunity is YOURS! We have achieved years of success by giving our teammates the tools they need to do the best job. Do you have what it takes to help shape the future? Working at AMR is definitely for you if:

• You want a career and not just a job
• You want to work for an awesome company where you can make a difference
• You have a positive, can-do attitude
• You are motivated and take initiativeWe are committed to building great teams, offering competitive compensation, and allowing for a healthy work-life balance, because our teammates are our most valuable asset. Whether you work in a recycling facility or at our corporate headquarters, AMR is a place where you can come for a job, but stay for a career.AMR operates recycling facilities in Kansas and Missouri. Our processing capabilities include an automobile shredder, balers, shears, mobile shearing, torch processing, auto crushers, and extensive transportation services. AMR is a proud part of Nucor Corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of The David J Joseph family of companies and has a well-earned reputation for safety, integrity and innovation. We are recognized as good community citizens who are trustworthy, financially strong and environmentally proactive.Advantage Metals Recycling LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of DJJ has an exciting opportunity for an Inspector/Scale Operator at our Lawrence, KS yard. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills.Position Overview:
  • Greet and assist customers and visually inspects inbound material and verifies specific grade. Notifies the yard quality control inspector when material does not comply with specifications and seeks guidance.
  • Weights, purchases and calculating payment for all purchase materials. Prepares and issues payment by ATM, cash or scale check according to the payment terms with the customer, not to exceed limit set by the company policy.
  • Communicates pricing information and material specifications to customers.
  • Obtains required information from customers for all transactions, completes required purchasing and shipping documents.
  • Reviews all documents to ensure regulatory and Company requirements are met.
  • Workweek: M-F from approximately 7:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays approximately 8 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (at some locations)
  • Other tasks as assigned.
  • 2 years of cash handling and direct customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, basic math and proficient with computer skills.
  • Demonstrated professionalism.
  • Ability to:
  • Work on a touch screen computer
  • Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
  • Willing to work in an industrial environment which includes being outside in all weather conditions
  • Work with others and be part of a team
  • Be flexible to work off hours, weekends, holidays and display a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized and able to adapt to diverse assignments and changing priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • 1-year of general labor preferred.
  • High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including paid training, bonus program, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with match, tuition reimbursement and other great benefits.Advantage Metals Recycling (AMR) is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.AMR is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, lactation/breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. AMR hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. If youd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.AMR reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and teammates.AMR also provides a work environment in which each teammate is able to be productive and work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all teammates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all teammates and applicants.E-Verify Information - E-Verify NoticeEJNID: 2019-3569 External Company Name: Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC External Company URL: http://www.advantagerecycling.com/join-our-team/ Street: 1545 N 3rd Street Shift: 1st Shift

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