Scale Operator

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the exact weighing of all trucks entering and leaving the recycling yard while providing efficient, courteous customer service to our supplies and company drivers.
• Complete all required documentation for trucks and loads entering or leaving the yard; complete all required reports; keep up-to-date logs; and sort and process weigh tickets for end-of-day processing.
• Participate in the testing of scales for accuracy and report any malfunctions or concerns to the General Manager.
• Process payments and keep exact records of all transactions.
• Help suppliers with questions on pricing and types of materials accepted and maintain account contacts to promote continued business.
• Punctual and regular attendance is a key requirement for this position.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail to prevent data entry errors, or to catch and correct them.
• Ability to develop and strengthen positive working relationships with suppliers and co-workers.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a challenging environment, good organizational and mathematical skills, basic negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn industry specific software.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.