Scale Desk Administrator

Original job posting

The Scale Desk Administrator manages daily facility operations, including weighing trucks, inspecting loads for hazardous materials, and processing scrap metal purchases. They also handle customer inquiries and coordinate with dispatch, logistics, and equipment operators to ensure efficient site activity.

Job details

About Us At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude. With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints. SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients. Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share. Your Opportunity at SECURE As our Scale Desk Administrator, you will be responsible for performing a broad range of functions in support of the efficient and effective operation of a metals recycling facility. This role is based out of Saskatoon Saskatchewan. The Team You will be the first point of contact for the business’s day to day activities including the purchasing of scrap metal from public customers and industrial account holders. Work Environment The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts. A Day in The Life Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge and skill in employing scrap purchasing and management software Create, manage and payout scale tickets Weigh trucks and customers in and out Visibly inspect every incoming load for non-metallics and hazardous or prohibited material Using a radio, control customer unloading operations in the yard Create bills of lading for outgoing truck shipments Interact in a collaborative and cooperative manner with: the dispatcher, truck drivers, equipment operators, the logistics team, supervisors and management. Handle customer inquiries regarding scrap metal pricing in a prompt, courteous and professional manner Skills, Experience & Qualifications Excellent customer service skills are required Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and ability to prioritize tasks Strong attention to detail Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and data, including Microsoft Excel Administration experience is preferred Must be self-motivated and able to function in a fast-paced exciting team environment Must be able to conduct physical tasks, including climbing up on trucks to inspect loads Must be willing and able to travel to other Saskatchewan locations to cover time off, sick days, training days, etc. A valid driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract are required Previous metal recycling experience would be an asset Previous scale attendant experience would be an asset What's in it for you At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance. In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer: Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes: Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more Health care spending account Employee wellness program Employee savings plans Career progression A competitive employee referral program Industry leading safety standards Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity. Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate. Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.

What you’ll do

The Scale Desk Administrator manages daily facility operations, including weighing trucks, inspecting loads for hazardous materials, and processing scrap metal purchases. They also handle customer inquiries and coordinate with dispatch, logistics, and equipment operators to ensure efficient site activity.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong customer service and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management. Previous experience in metal recycling or as a scale attendant is considered an asset, and the role requires the ability to perform physical tasks like climbing onto trucks.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• Employee referral program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer service
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Scrap metal management
• Inventory inspection
• Radio operation
• Logistics coordination
• Bill Of Lading
• Energetic
• Professionalism
• Self-Motivation
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Oil and Gas
• Greenhouse Gas
• Innovation
• Waste Management
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• Purchasing
• Loading And Unloading
• Prioritization
• Customer Inquiries
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Administrative
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Service Desk Administrator
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians