Scale attendant job description
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Example scale attendant requirements on a job description
Scale attendant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in scale attendant job postings.
Sample scale attendant requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to read and interpret product labels.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Sample required scale attendant soft skills
- Attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Scale attendant job description example 1
Waste Connections scale attendant job description
Waste Connections is looking for a high energy Scale Attendant to join our GROWING team in Phoenix, Arizona.
In this position, you will be weighing trucks in and out of the facility and interacting with the public. You must have excellent customer service, good computer skills, and cash handling experience. You will also be completing administrative tasks to help the landfill run smoothly.
HOURS:
* Tuesday - Friday: 7am-4pm
* Saturday: 6am - 1pm.
Why you need to join us!
* CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
* INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.
* Weighing trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
* Track weight information from scale to computer system and get appropriate signatures. •Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material. •Answers phone in a professional and enthusiastic fashion.
* Performs full clerical and general office duties.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
* Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
* Ensuring that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Providing general upkeep of the Scale House.
* Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Good computer skills.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Prior cash handling experience required.
* Reliability and punctuality is a must.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
In this position, you will be weighing trucks in and out of the facility and interacting with the public. You must have excellent customer service, good computer skills, and cash handling experience. You will also be completing administrative tasks to help the landfill run smoothly.
HOURS:
* Tuesday - Friday: 7am-4pm
* Saturday: 6am - 1pm.
Why you need to join us!
* CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
* INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the transfer station.
* Weighing trucks in and out and calculating payments for customers.
* Track weight information from scale to computer system and get appropriate signatures. •Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material. •Answers phone in a professional and enthusiastic fashion.
* Performs full clerical and general office duties.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
* Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
* Ensuring that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Providing general upkeep of the Scale House.
* Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Good computer skills.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Prior cash handling experience required.
* Reliability and punctuality is a must.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
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Scale attendant job description example 2
PeopleReady scale attendant job description
PeopleReady of Tulare, CA is now hiring Scale Attendants!
Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.
* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.
* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.
* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this job is $15 / Hour
What you'll be doing as a Scale Attendant:
* 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.
* Responsible for coordinating with the superintendent to accurately report production and/or inventory discrepancies.
* Perform data entry tasks and generate sales tickets with speed and accuracy.
* Responsible for achieving and maintaining superior housekeeping standards, keeping area free of dust and clutter as much as possible. This includes but is not limited to the scale house, the computer and printer.
* Operating a computer for data collection as well as generating sales tickets.
* Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
Available shifts:
Shift timings - 1st Shift (Day)
Job requirements:
* Must be able to accurately make change for cash sale customers and accurately maintain the petty cash assigned to the location, reconciling it daily.
* Background Check Required
* Drug Test Required
Ready to take control of the way you work?
Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!
\#TIER1
PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.
* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.
* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.
* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this job is $15 / Hour
What you'll be doing as a Scale Attendant:
* 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.
* Responsible for coordinating with the superintendent to accurately report production and/or inventory discrepancies.
* Perform data entry tasks and generate sales tickets with speed and accuracy.
* Responsible for achieving and maintaining superior housekeeping standards, keeping area free of dust and clutter as much as possible. This includes but is not limited to the scale house, the computer and printer.
* Operating a computer for data collection as well as generating sales tickets.
* Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
Available shifts:
Shift timings - 1st Shift (Day)
Job requirements:
* Must be able to accurately make change for cash sale customers and accurately maintain the petty cash assigned to the location, reconciling it daily.
* Background Check Required
* Drug Test Required
Ready to take control of the way you work?
Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!
\#TIER1
PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Scale attendant job description example 3
Republic Services scale attendant job description
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through our subsidiaries, we provide superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet(r) for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Due to the nature of our industry, we make safety our top priority every day. We're dedicated to the safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve.
**Why Work with Us**
We are guided by five essential core values - to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful and Relentless in all we do, every day. We are reminded of these principles every time we see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Star. It's what makes us who we are and sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to doing our part to preserve the environment by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive - not just for today, but for generations to come.
We hire the best people to make Republic Services a great place to work. We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are. We strive to create a workplace that's meaningful and rewarding to employees at all levels of the organization. Apply today and join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY: A Gate Attendant/Scale Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently monitoring and recording waste volumes entering the post collection site, as well as collecting appropriate usage fees from customers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Determine content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.
+ Accept or reject waste load based on content; suggest alternatives based on special waste, type of waste and/or local market training.
+ Receive payment from customers; provide receipt to customers.
+ Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate recordkeeping and appropriate billing; deposit daily receipts into the safe depository.
+ Document the waste entering the facility, utilizing truck scales and computer systems; track total amount of waste entering the facility.
+ Notify operations of special waste or other incoming special loads; direct or dispatch as necessary; process required paperwork and perform other required duties, as necessary to process special loads.
+ Answer the telephone and provide general information to callers.
+ Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
+ Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
+ Experience computers and various software programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ High School Diploma or GED.
**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why Work with Us**
We are guided by five essential core values - to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful and Relentless in all we do, every day. We are reminded of these principles every time we see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Star. It's what makes us who we are and sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to doing our part to preserve the environment by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive - not just for today, but for generations to come.
We hire the best people to make Republic Services a great place to work. We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are. We strive to create a workplace that's meaningful and rewarding to employees at all levels of the organization. Apply today and join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY: A Gate Attendant/Scale Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently monitoring and recording waste volumes entering the post collection site, as well as collecting appropriate usage fees from customers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Determine content of material entering facility to properly bill the customer.
+ Accept or reject waste load based on content; suggest alternatives based on special waste, type of waste and/or local market training.
+ Receive payment from customers; provide receipt to customers.
+ Balance the daily receipts to ensure accurate recordkeeping and appropriate billing; deposit daily receipts into the safe depository.
+ Document the waste entering the facility, utilizing truck scales and computer systems; track total amount of waste entering the facility.
+ Notify operations of special waste or other incoming special loads; direct or dispatch as necessary; process required paperwork and perform other required duties, as necessary to process special loads.
+ Answer the telephone and provide general information to callers.
+ Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
+ Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Experience in a previous position that required the handling of cash and balancing cash and/or receipts.
+ Experience computers and various software programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
+ High School Diploma or GED.
**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024