Scale Clerk

IMTT; Melancthon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dufferin County is seeking a Scale Clerk responsible for processing inbound and outbound trucks while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The role involves scaling trucks, managing documentation, and communicating effectively with various departments. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. This position requires flexibility with shifts and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication skills in English.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Scaling trucks in and out per procedure.
• Communicating with Loaders when Operations Supervisor is unavailable.
• Filling in for other Scale Clerks during vacations.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Scale Clerk is responsible for working the scale to process inbound and outbound trucks. Responsible for minimizing negative impacts to the environment in all areas of operation. As well as identifying and recording problems (non-conformances, incidents and near misses); initiate, provide, implement, and verify solutions to those problems. Continuous improvement in all areas pertaining to the job which include quality, health, safety, security, and environmental.

Responsibilities

• Scaling trucks in and out per procedure.
• Making sure Driver's Request Form is filled out correctly and completely.
• Ensure trucks leave with correct bill of lading, weight ticket, SDS, C of A, placards, as required.
• Letting Customer Service Representatives know when there is a problem with a truck getting loaded and why.
• Communicating with Loaders when the Operations Supervisor is not available.
• Answering scale house phone when the Operations Supervisor is not available.
• Filling in for other Scale Clerks during vacations and/or sickness, which may require working one or more 12-hour days.
• Required weekend duty on a rotating basis, and from December through February back-up duty.
• Ensure the work area is stocked with the necessary supplies needed to perform job duties, sample bottles, placards, seals, etc.
• Write up any after hours or verbal orders to meet customers' needs.
• Responsible for entering truck weights and reports into BLIS.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT's terminal locations.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.

Hours of Work

• Typical hours of operation are Sunday through Friday; hours will vary based on business needs.
• This position requires working rotating shifts, overtime, and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Physical and Environmental Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Able to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Able to stand for extensive periods of time (8-12 hrs.).
• Able to perform bending over and squatting motions numerous times during daily job routine.
• Ability to see (20/20) with no color vision deficiencies and hear either naturally or using corrective lenses or hearing aids.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace.We exercise high ethical standards and are committed tocomplying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business.Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!