Scale Operator

Scale OperatorCircular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.The Scale Operator position is responsible for assisting scale house administrative functions. This individual will be operating the scale system. The role requires a detail-oriented and adaptable professional who can maintain accuracy and focus in a fast-paced recycling processing plant.Shift: M-F 7AM-5:30PM, S 7AM-3PM | Location: Sarasota, FLBenefits:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageCompany-paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401k with company matchPaid Parental LeavePaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramEssential 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 weightsOperates traffic control devices to allow vehicles to proceed to tipping area and exit from facilityIssues receipts to vehicle driver and collects ticketsMaintain accurate overall record keeping for reporting and analysisUse of radio communications with worksite operatorsCommunicating with haulers and truck driversCommunicating 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 officeFollows company safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries and accidentsRequired Skills & Abilities:Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plusUse computers to enter data and process informationDetail oriented in obtaining, documenting and recording information from all relevant sourcesAbility to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environmentAbility to work well in a noisy environmentOrganized and punctualA positive attitude is essentialInteract with truck drivers, haulers, vendors, customers in a friendly and professional mannerOther 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.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:A normal work environment is a recycling plant, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE. The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and armsFrequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 poundsVision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateEEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.