Operator Scale House

Cemex•Brierfield, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Scale House performs scale-house and shipping activities accurately and on time to support the overall operation. The role weighs customer vehicles, records weights, generates scale tickets and shipping records, operates scales, and helps ensure vehicles are loaded according to company policy. It also handles customer requests and supports positive customer relations while coordinating with production, sales, and other personnel. The employee provides administrative support to the Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, and team members; maintains shipping activity and good housekeeping in the assigned area; and assists other workers as needed. The work involves continuous exposure to outdoor conditions, extreme heat and cold, and extreme noise. Protective equipment must be worn at the location. The role has significant physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and operating controls, and requires passing a DOT physical that includes a back X-ray, hearing test, and drug/alcohol screen.

Requirements

Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems.
Ability to perform basic computer functions and operate computer software.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic and common units of measurement.
Ability to read English sufficiently to understand manuals, regulations, reports, and safety-related information.
Ability to speak English and communicate with others via a two-way radio.
Basic English skills for completing paperwork such as pre-shift inspection forms.
Attentiveness and physical coordination to operate the scale control house and fill in for ground personnel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and operating controls.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to talk and hear regularly to communicate with employees and visitors and function safely around heavy rolling equipment.
Must pass a DOT physical, including a back X-ray, hearing test, and drug/alcohol screen.

Nice To Haves

High school education.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Weigh customer vehicles, record their weights, and generate and maintain shipping records.
Use computer hardware and software to obtain and record vehicle weights and produce scale tickets for customers.
Operate scales and ensure customer vehicles are loaded according to company policy.
Receive telephone requests for price quotations, order changes, adjustments, and cancellations from assigned and non-assigned customers.
Build and maintain customer rapport and provide the best possible service.
Maintain good customer relations and address matters requiring tact and resourcefulness.
Coordinate with other personnel, including production and sales departments.
Maintain and coordinate shipping activity.
Provide professional administrative support to the Area Manager, Plant Supervisor, and other team members.
Maintain good housekeeping in the assigned area.
Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Leadman.