Scale Operator

The scale house operator is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale. This position requires a detail-oriented person able to maintain focus in a fast-paced processing plant. This position reports to the Business Operations Manager.

• Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• May need to work from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on occasion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operate scale house computers to obtain weight information for incoming recycle haulers and outbound shipments.
• Compare scale tickets and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents and weights
• Operates traffic control devices to allow vehicles to proceed to tipping area and exit from facility
• Issues receipts to vehicle driver and collects tickets
• Maintain accurate overall record keeping for reporting and analysis
• Use of radio communications with worksite operators
• Communicating with haulers and truck drivers
• Communicating with Supervisors and Peers, providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, written form, and email and in person.
• Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, counters, windows and area around scale office
• Follows company safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries and accidents

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Use computers to enter data and process information
• Detail oriented in obtaining, documenting and recording information from all relevant sources
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well in a noisy environment
• Organized and punctual
• A positive attitude is essential
• Interact with truck drivers, haulers, vendors, customers in a friendly and professional manner

OTHER DUTIES

All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to function under minimal supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate