Scale Attendant

Emterra Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic family-owned organization that values customer focus and excellence! This entry-level administrative role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of the waste management and recycling industry. You'll be responsible for data entry, ensuring accurate weights of materials, and supporting the plant team with administrative tasks. If you're ready to jumpstart your career with a company committed to environmental solutions and creating a diverse workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Energetic administrative professional with strong communication skills.
• Experience in data entry and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry of purchase and sale tickets in a computerized system.
• Ensure accurate weights and direct shipping staff as necessary.
• Conduct general office duties including filing and fielding calls.

Skills

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

If you are an energetic and customer-focused administrative professional, interested in joining a dynamic family-owned entrepreneurial organization where you can make a difference, then look no further! We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for this industry and who strives for excellence as our business continues to grow. This is an entry-level role that will give a person great exposure to multiple aspects of the industry.

What will you do?

1. Data entry of each purchase and sale ticket in the computerized scale system, which includes scaling inbound and outbound materials and directing drivers to appropriate loading dock or tipping area.
2. Ensure weights of inbound and outbound loads are correct and direct shipping staff to adjust as necessary.
3. Ensure the recyclable materials brought in are safe and do not contain banned material.
4. Work closely with the external and internal customers to ensure receiving and shipping schedules are completed, and documentation is correct.
5. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally via email and telephone.
6. Accurately perform routine data entry into a computer, make accurate basic mathematical calculations, and keep legible records.
7. Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
8. Willing to be trained in and take on administrative roles to support the plant team.
9. General office duties including filing, fielding calls, and other duties as required.
10. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
11. Reports to the Scale Supervisor and Plant Manager.

What will you bring?

1. Grade 12 or GED equivalency; job-related post-secondary education considered an asset.
2. Previous experience working in a related office/administrative role will be considered an asset.
3. Previous experience in Scale operation an asset.
4. Proficiency in using MS Office (Excel, Outlook); can type 45 wpm.
5. Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as necessary.
6. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
7. Experience in the waste management and recycling industry preferred.
8. A friendly personality combined with a “roll-up your sleeves and get it done attitude”!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.