Scale House Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Scale House Operator is primarily responsible for weighing trucks entering and leaving the quarry/sand pit. In addition, this position is responsible for collecting established fees for cash sales, providing information and directing customers in a professional and courteous manner. The Scale House Operator will be responsible for computation, reconciliation, recordkeeping, and reporting duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Operate a truck scale indicator and weigh trucks accurately.

Effectively and professionally solicit information from internal/external customers (both in person and over the phone) as well as respond to their need for information and assistance with clear and concise verbal directions.

Perform data entry tasks and generate sales tickets with speed and accuracy.

Generate daily and monthly transaction reports and balancing the stockpile inventory.

Operating a computer for data collection as well as generating sales tickets.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. • Minimum of 1-year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be 18 years in age or older.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Display a professional and courteous attitude towards co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.

Some knowledge of legal weights and measures helpful.

Ability to work weekends.

Proficient with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.

Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Understand and execute oral and written directions.

Must be able to use basic business ethics, data review and reconciliation techniques.

Be able to use basic arithmetic, a calculator and knowledge of cash handling procedures.

Physical Requirements

Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Able to work in all weather conditions.