Scale Operator
- $22 to $24 Yearly
- Full-Time
The Estimated Hire Date for this Position is June 3, 2024
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The scale house operator is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale. This position requires a detail-oriented person able to maintain focus in a fast-paced processing plant. This position reports to the General Manager.
- Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (hours may vary)
- May need to work from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on occasion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Operate scale house computers to obtain weight information for incoming recycle haulers and outbound shipments.
- Compare scale tickets and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents and weights
- Operates traffic control devices to allow vehicles to proceed to tipping area and exit from facility
- Issues receipts to vehicle driver and collects tickets
- Maintain accurate overall record keeping for reporting and analysis
- Use of radio communications with worksite operators
- Communicating with haulers and truck drivers
- Communicating with Supervisors and Peers, providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, written form, and email and in person.
- Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, counters, windows and area around scale office
- Follows company safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries and accidents
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Use computers to enter data and process information
- Detail oriented in obtaining, documenting and recording information from all relevant sources
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work well in a noisy environment
- Organized and punctual
- A positive attitude is essential
- Interact with truck drivers, haulers, vendors, customers in a friendly and professional manner
OTHER DUTIES
All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Able to function under minimal supervision.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- None
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
- Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Address
Sims Municipal Recycling
San Antonio, TXIndustry
Transportation and Storage
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