Scale Operator (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

The Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment.

Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values : To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety Serve With Passion Innovate Relentlessly Engage With Integrity

Build Community Be Accountable

Position Title and Summary

The Scale Operator is the first point of contact with the customer. The position requires accurately entering materials and weights into the scale system computer, observing loads entering the facility and recording load grades as needed, calculating payments and enforcing safety rules and PPE requirements with the customers.

Flexible with morning or afternoon shift, able to cover the other shift if needed

Reports To

Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all customers coming on site, answering questions and directing them where to dispose of the materials
• Accurately enters the weight and classification of all materials entering and leaving the site
• Ensures all customers have proper PPE
• Informs supervisor of all customer problems or concerns immediately
• Keeps scale house clean and orderly
• Completes all administrative tasks including daily reports, ticket filing and any other required tasks
• Communicates with operators via radio to provide and receive information regarding materials entering and leaving the facility
• Process credit card entries
• Perform any other duties as needed by site supervisor or manager

Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills

• Strong customer service skills are required
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be a self-starter
• Strong level of accountability
• Essential to be detailed oriented
• Upbeat and energized to complete tasks with a positive attitude
• Must work well under pressure
• Essential to learn and practice all safety procedures as safety is our highest value.
• Bilingual a plus

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Sporadic local travel required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Morning Shift : 5 : 00am -9 : 00am OR Afternoon Shift : 1 : 00pm-5 : 00pm. Every other Saturday 5am-12pm.