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We work hard, move a lot of material, and rely on our team to keep things running smoothly every day.\nPosition Overview\nThe Scale Clerk is the first and last point of contact for our customers and drivers. You’ll be responsible for weighing trucks, entering tickets accurately, and keeping traffic flowing in and out of the yard. This is a detail-oriented job in a busy environment where things move quickly-accuracy matters. This position is office based in Columbia, Tn.\nWhat You’ll Do\nWeigh all inbound and outbound loads using the scale system\nEnter customer info, material types, and weights into the system accurately\nPrint and process scale tickets and receipts\nDirect drivers where to go and keep traffic moving safely\nCommunicate with yard operators and office staff throughout the day\nAnswer phones and help customers at the scale window\nHandle payments and balance transactions\nKeep paperwork organized and up to date\nWatch for discrepancies in loads or tickets and report issues\nFollow all safety rules and company procedures\nWhat We’re Looking For\nReliable and shows up on time-this role is critical to daily operations\nStrong attention to detail (small mistakes can cost money)\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes hectic environment\nBasic computer skills and ability to learn our scale software\nGood communication skills-you’ll deal with drivers, customers, and the yard crew all day\nPrevious scale house, trucking, or scrap yard experience is a plus, but not required\nWork Environment\nYou’ll be working in a scale house with constant truck traffic\nExpect noise, dust, and a lot of movement around you\nThis is not a quiet office job-things can get busy fast\nSchedule\nFull-time position\nMonday - Saturday (Overtime Required) \nWhy Work Here\nSteady, hands-on work in an essential industry\nTight-knit team that depends on each other\nOpportunity to learn the scrap business from the ground up\nPay\nHourly pay: $18.00\nOvertime \nBENEFITS\nRobust Insurance Benefit Package \nPaid Holidays \nPTO Program \nBonus Opportunities \nProfessional Training & Development Opportunities \nCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.\nIf this position caught your eye, send us your resume! 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