Scale House Operator
About The Position
This is an entry-level skilled work position consisting of a range of clerical and operational duties. This position is responsible for operating the weigh scales, scale computer and software programs, data entry, cashier duties and record keeping. The position is 30-40 hours per week and required to work every other Saturday. Also required to screen and record incoming loads at the scale house, and direct vehicles entering and leaving the facility. The scale house operator is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale(s) and office assistant functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One-year experience in office environment including computer applications, processing cash and credit transactions.
- Ability to work safely near C&D waste and industrial trucks and equipment.
- Reliability based on employment history.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Accurate and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work effectively with managers, coworkers, vendors and customers.
- Ability to perform basic operations on a personal computer and peripheral equipment such as printers.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Operate the weigh scales, scale computer and software programs.
- Perform data entry, cashier duties and record keeping.
- Screen and record incoming loads at the scale house.
- Direct vehicles entering and leaving the facility.
- Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
- Ensure that trucks are properly positioned on scales for accurate weights.
- Inspect loads and query drivers as required.
- Enter load information and customer/truck information into computer and operate computerized truck scale to determine weight of load.
- Instruct the drivers to the appropriate tipping area (e.g. tipping floor).
- Redirect loads based upon load contents.
- Operate computer to process proper charges to be assigned for each load and generate weight ticket on printer.
- Assign and collect tipping fees from established rate schedules for customers.
- Accurately perform routine data entry into a computer.
- File weight tickets for each load, record and secure receipts, and maintain records of all incoming/outgoing loads that cross the scales.
- Answer scale house/office telephones, respond to public's questions regarding prices.
- Complete daily scale/receipt reports, maintain logs, spreadsheets and other reports, as assigned.
- Work overtime in some cases, weekends and during emergency conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
