Administrative Scale Buyer (Metals, Auto Division)
Overview
The Administrative Scale Buyer serves as a front-line representative for our retail recycling centers, handling both administrative tasks and the purchasing of incoming metals. This role is responsible for inspecting, weighing, grading, and purchasing scrap material from customers, while also managing the related transaction records, inventory tracking, and shipping coordination. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Accountabilities
Administrative Support & Transaction Processing
• Input all transactions into computer systems accurately, including generating invoices and bills of lading.
• Prepare and distribute necessary shipping/receiving documentation.
• Set up new accounts and manage daily cash, check, and credit procedures in compliance with company policy.
• Maintain required records of incoming and outgoing shipments and daily yard inventory.
Customer Interaction & Material Purchasing
• Engage with customers at the scale to inspect, identify, and grade incoming scrap materials.
• Accurately weigh and record all purchases using scale systems and internal software.
• Sort materials by type, remove non-conforming items, and upgrade materials when possible.
• Provide pricing and complete purchase transactions in a courteous and professional manner.
Operational Support
• Coordinate truck traffic in and out of the yard, ensuring timely and safe operations.
• Assist in packaging and preparing material for shipment according to sales orders.
• Operate equipment (e.g., hi-lo, loader, small manual tools) as needed.
• Follow safety and radiation protocols and report any anomalies or concerns promptly.
• Keep the scale house, office, and work area clean and organized.
Qualifications
• 3–5 years of administrative or operations-related experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials is strongly preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and basic accounting or POS systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and operate equipment safely.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Associate degree in business or related field is a plus.
PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of administrative or operations-related experience in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials
- Experience using Microsoft Office and basic accounting or POS systems
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Ability to operate equipment safely
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Associate degree in business or a related field
What We Do
We have continued to innovate the recycling industry for four generations, while serving as an essential resource to those needing our services. And over the course of our century-plus history, our design and build teams have produced industry leading processing equipment and programs that have consistently given us an edge in the recycling industry. We have continued to procure the best technologies, the best resources and the best people in the industry. Together, we’ve grown a company truly dedicated to seeing all succeed, starting with our people. Services & Products Provided Recycling Centers: We have 13 Recycling Centers throughout Michigan where the general public and small business’ can recycle various commodities including electronics for quick payment. Scrap Management Programs: Our Scrap Management Programs manage all aspects of our industrial customers recycling. We conduct a comprehensive assessment for our customers’ needs and execute them with in-house services or utilize our national and international network of strategic partners. Through expertise, experiences and relationships with recyclers, raw material consumers, and logistics providers we provide revenue-enhancing and customized solutions. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Founded in 1905, PADNOS is a family-owned and operated business, creating innovative recycling solutions and managing scrap products for industrial and commercial accounts with accuracy and efficiency. We strive to make the best use of all resources in recycling paper, plastics, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals, as well as e-scrap at our 20 locations in Michigan and throughout the U.S.
