Scale Clerk -Office Based Job at Harmon Scrap Metal LLC, Columbia, TN

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  • Harmon Scrap Metal LLC
  • Columbia, TN

Job Description

The 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. 

What You’ll Do

  • Weigh all inbound and outbound loads using the scale system
  • Enter customer info, material types, and weights into the system accurately
  • Print and process scale tickets and receipts
  • Direct drivers where to go and keep traffic moving safely
  • Communicate with yard operators and office staff throughout the day
  • Answer phones and help customers at the scale window
  • Handle payments and balance transactions
  • Keep paperwork organized and up to date
  • Watch for discrepancies in loads or tickets and report issues
  • Follow all safety rules and company procedures

What We’re Looking For

  • Reliable and shows up on time—this role is critical to daily operations
  • Strong attention to detail (small mistakes can cost money)
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes hectic environment
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn our scale software
  • Good communication skills—you’ll deal with drivers, customers, and the yard crew all day
  • Previous scale house, trucking, or scrap yard experience is a plus, but not required

Work Environment

  • You’ll be working in a scale house with constant truck traffic
  • Expect noise, dust, and a lot of movement around you
  • This is not a quiet office job—things can get busy fast

Schedule

  • Full-time position
  • Monday - Saturday (Overtime Required) 

  Why Work Here

  • Steady, hands-on work in an essential industry
  • Tight-knit team that depends on each other
  • Opportunity to learn the scrap business from the ground up

Pay 

Hourly pay: $18.00 

  • Overtime 

BENEFITS

  • Robust Insurance Benefit Package 
  • Paid Holidays 
  • PTO Program
  • Bonus Opportunities 
  • Professional Training & Development Opportunities 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We 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. 

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to careers@harmonscrapmetal.com 

Disclaimer: The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets, creating magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices like cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. 

Requirements:

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Basic math, account reconciliation, computer, and data entry skills 
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions 
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and have excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers 
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively
  • Ability to learn laws and regulations governing transportation weights and scrap metal purchasing
  • Flexible to work overtime on Saturday 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Minimum of 3 years previous customer service 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work standing or sitting for extended periods of time in an office environment 
  • Ability to occasionally move objects up to 25 pounds 
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 

Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours

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