Scale Operator Specialist - Coatesville, PA

SMS Mill Services, LLC.

Coatesville, PA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Purchase Orders, Record Keeping, Recycling, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Documents, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Steel Industry, Team Player, Transportation and Logistics
LOCATION
Coatesville, PA
POSTED
14 days ago
Scale Operator Specialist
SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/worker' safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS Coatesville is seeking a highly skilled, results-driven and dependable Scale Operator Specialist. This role is responsible for accurately weighing inbound and outbound scrap loads, maintaining records, coordinating driver traffic, and ensuring smooth daily scale operations in a fast-paced industrial environment.
In addition to scale duties, this position will serve as the administrative backup for purchase orders, supporting office operations when needed. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and comfortable working in both an office and industrial yard setting.

SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers.  We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.



Key Responsibilities:

Scale Operations
  • Weigh and process inbound/outbound trucks, trailers, and material loads using truck scale systems
  • Generate scale tickets, shipping paperwork, receipts, and related documentation
  • Verify load information for accuracy and compliance
  • Coordinate truck traffic and communicate with drivers, yard personnel, and operations staff
  • Maintain accurate daily records of weights, shipments, and receipts
  • Report discrepancies, safety concerns, or operational issues promptly

Administrative Support
  • Serve as backup for purchase order entry and related administrative tasks
  • Assist with invoices, filing, data entry, and general office support
  • Maintain organized records and documentation
  • Support management with reports and operational paperwork as needed

Safety & Environment
  • Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements
  • Work safely in a dusty, dirty, outdoor steel mill scrap environment with frequent truck traffic and heavy equipment activity
  • Help maintain a clean and professional scale house/office area

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Previous scale house, logistics, dispatch, manufacturing, recycling, or industrial office experience preferred
  • Prior purchase order or administrative experience preferred
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, data entry systems)
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality required

Physical / Work Conditions
  • Ability to work in an industrial steel mill scrap yard environment
  • Exposure to noise, weather changes, dust, and moving equipment
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

What we can Offer:
  • A comprehensive compensation package to commensurate with experience including bonuses
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, etc. offered on day 1!
  • 401(k) with 4% matching, 100% vested as of first contribution
  • Paid holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Stable full-time opportunity
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Opportunity to grow within operations and administration

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
 

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SMS Mill Services, LLC.