Scale Operator - Dayton

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people. When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more. This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team! Scale Operators are responsible for operating the scales and associated computers to record weights of incoming and outgoing vehicles. This position is responsible to record load information into a computerized system and may also collect fees from the customer. Shift: 7:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Requirements

Maintains a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with all employees, co-workers, and management.
Ability to communicate via radio/intercom system in a professional manner.
Basic math skills with the ability to accurately determine charges, receive payment, make change, and balance cash receipts daily.
Ability to handle a heavy volume of work in a professional and efficient manner.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both independently and as a team.
Ability to identify issues, make decisions, and resolve problems.
Ability to react well under pressure and treat others with respect.
Ability to be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and training.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Must possess excellent customer service and data entry skills.
General knowledge of office functions.
Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
Exposure to residential and commercial waste
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

Operate scale equipment to weigh all incoming and outgoing vehicles and determine appropriate charges.
Record customer and load information into a computerized system to ensure proper charges to customer.
Accurately calculate charges for customers based on load weight/size, content, area, etc. Receive payment from customers, provide receipts, and documents the transaction and materials received into computer system.
Respond to customer inquiries and provide information relating to proper procedures for facility.
Balance daily receipts to ensure accurate recordkeeping and appropriate billing.
Accept or reject load based on content to maintain acceptable material standards.
Perform routine clerical duties.
Run and prepare reports, as necessary.
Maintain all paperwork pertaining to the scales/facility.
Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
Performs all tasks in a safe manner and maintain records in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Work with inside and outside haulers to ensure that workorders and delivery receipts are printed and distributed for correct loads along with certificate of analysis.
Work with temp agencies to record accurate times for all outsourced labor.
Work with trailer leasing company and scheduling of all preventive maintenance (Twice/year) and damage of rental trailers.
Other duties as assigned.