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We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our company as a Scale Operator. The Scale Operator will be responsible for accurately weighing and recording incoming and outgoing materials, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• This position requires moderate computer proficiency, and our ideal candidate has prior experience with trucking, data entry, and industrial workplace safety.
• Operate scale equipment to weigh incoming and outgoing materials, vehicles, or products accurately
• Record weight measurements and other relevant data in electronic or manual logs.
• Verify the identity and documentation of incoming and outgoing materials or vehicles.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and internal staff to coordinate weigh-in and weigh-out procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during weighing operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on scale equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor and report any issues or discrepancies in weighing operations to management.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, such as trac king stock levels and reconciling discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the scale area and surrounding work areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to drivers and customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Calculate costs for drivers based on vehicle weight
• Maintain a safe, organized working environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Experience in trucking or in an industrial yard environment preferred
• Previous experience as a Scale Operator or in a similar role is preferred but not required

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Moderate computer proficiency
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail for accurate weighing and recording.

Work Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
• Physical ability to lift and move materials as needed and work in an outdoor environment.
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and procedures for weighing operations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• Able to stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk and hear.
• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must have the strength, mobility, agility, and balance to ascend access ladders and steps, and to maneuver on equipment and vehicles without assistance.
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs frequently to move objects, 25-50 lbs of force occasionally.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Accrual Based PTO – Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Paid Holidays

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.