ETWMF- Scale Operator

Miller Waste System; Markham; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Scale Operator to accurately weigh vehicles, issue tickets, and handle cash transactions. This permanent part-time role requires attention to safety guidelines and friendly customer service as you support public health through proper waste handling.

The position offers morning/evening shifts Wednesday to Friday 5:00am–9:00am, Saturday 8:00am–5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am–3:00pm, at 300 Rodick Road.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and team-building abilities.
• Outstanding customer service is a key.
• Team player with good attendance.
• May be required to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Weigh vehicles both in and out at a steady pace to ensure accurate tickets and cash receipts.
• Perform load inspections at the scale for contamination checks.
• Handle cash, debit and credit transactions; assist with paperwork and calls.
• Provide courteous customer service and answer inquiries.
• Follow Miller Waste safety guidelines and coordinate with staff.
• Liaise with supervisors, drivers, and contractors professionally.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Scale Operator

Location: 300 Rodick Road, Markham, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time

Reporting To: Scale Supervisor

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 5:00am to 9:00am. Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Compensation: $24.77 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary

The Scale Operator at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for the safe and efficient weighing of vehicles, accurate ticket creation, and cash transactions. This role supports public health by ensuring timely service, adherence to safety and environmental regulations, and respectful interaction with the community.

Responsibilities

As a Scale Operator, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• The weighing of vehicles IN and OUT at a reasonable pace to ensure accuracy of tickets and cash transactions.
• You will perform visual inspections of loads at scale (only) for contamination purposes as well as direct traffic to proper drop-off locations.
• You will be required to do cash, debit and credit card transactions, preferred retail experience.
• You will review all tickets, cash register and global payments receipts to ensure they are correct and assist with paperwork as required, answer telephone enquiries, take orders and direct calls.
• Providing exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of and practical skills in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), strong PC based systems knowledge; with excellent keyboarding skills.
• You will be required to fill in for any vacation or sick calls.
• Ensure you aware of and always work within MWS’s safety Guidelines/Health and Safety Regulations/Policies.
• Liaise with other supervisors, drivers, contractors and staff in a professional and team-oriented manner.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Must possess excellent entrepreneurial, verbal, written communication and excellent organizational skills.
• Highly developed organizational and team building skills.
• Outstanding customer service is a key.
• You must be a team player, with demonstrated safe working habits and a good attendance record.
• You may be required to work extended hours.

Posting closing date

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.