Scale Operator

Job 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 Business Operations Manager.

Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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.

Additional Comments

Disclaimer: The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Circular Services offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Circular Services provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

CIRCULAR SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Paid Parental Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/ FSA

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift:

8-hour shift, overtime when needed

Ability to commute/relocate

Brooklyn, NY 11232

Work Location:

In person.

Full-time