Job Description
Position Description: Scale Operator
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Department and Reporting: Yard Operations Supervisor
Date Revised: June 1+, 2026
The RSR Purpose is to create a world without waste to preserve our planet.
Come work in the business of sustainability and saving the planet! If you want to be a part of the solution towards a healthy and sustainable environment, then Richmond Steel Recycling is the place for you.
Job Summary:
The Scale Operator will grade and weigh trucks delivering scrap metals, maintain accurate scale reports, deal with customers and trucking companies on a regular basis, as well as perform some basic accounting duties. You will receive price guidance and market information from the buyers on a regular basis.
Job Responsibilities:
Entering supplier information and set up customer accounts.
Learn how to identify, grade and determine quality of metals.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Review and ensure materials purchased/sold are priced and coded correctly before payment to customers.
Other duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exceptional customer service skills
Basic accounting
Experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metal identification considered a plus
Basic Computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft 365 Suite)
Simple mathematics and analytical skills
Open minded and able to work with all types of personalities
Willingness to learn and improve
Team player
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
Office location: Richmond, BC
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary: $23-$24/hour
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Department and Reporting: Yard Operations Supervisor
Date Revised: June 1+, 2026
The RSR Purpose is to create a world without waste to preserve our planet.
Come work in the business of sustainability and saving the planet! If you want to be a part of the solution towards a healthy and sustainable environment, then Richmond Steel Recycling is the place for you.
Job Summary:
The Scale Operator will grade and weigh trucks delivering scrap metals, maintain accurate scale reports, deal with customers and trucking companies on a regular basis, as well as perform some basic accounting duties. You will receive price guidance and market information from the buyers on a regular basis.
Job Responsibilities:
Entering supplier information and set up customer accounts.
Learn how to identify, grade and determine quality of metals.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Review and ensure materials purchased/sold are priced and coded correctly before payment to customers.
Other duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exceptional customer service skills
Basic accounting
Experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metal identification considered a plus
Basic Computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft 365 Suite)
Simple mathematics and analytical skills
Open minded and able to work with all types of personalities
Willingness to learn and improve
Team player
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
Office location: Richmond, BC
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary: $23-$24/hour
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Scale Operator position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
