Operator Scale House

Job Responsibilities

• Weighs and records weight of customer vehicles and generates and maintains shipping records
• Uses computer hardware and software to obtain customer vehicle weights, record those weights and produce scale tickets for customers
• Operates scales and ensures customer vehicles are loaded according to Company Policy
• Receives telephone requests for price quotations, order changes, adjustments and cancellations directly from assigned and non-assigned customers. Achieves and maintains rapport with customers and works to give them the best possible service
• Responsible for maintaining good customer relations. Generally, deals with representatives and customers concerning matters that require some tact and resourcefulness. Coordinates with other personnel including production and sales departments
• Maintains and coordinates shipping activity
• Provides professional administrative support to the Area Manager, Plant Supervisor and other team members
• Maintains good housekeeping in assigned area
• Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Leadman

Qualifications

• High school preferred
• Bilingual a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 basic arithmetic functions and common units of measurements
• Ability to read English sufficiently to be able to read information contained in manuals, regulations, and reports, including Safety issues and related matters
• Ability to speak English and communicate with others via a two-way radio
• Basic English language skills for completion of various paperwork, such as pre-shift inspection forms
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to operate scale control house and fill in for ground personnel

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls
• Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen