OR - Scalehouse Attendant - Newberg

A & Associates; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A & Associates is looking for a Scalehouse Attendant in Newberg, Oregon. In this full-time role, you will greet customers, oversee safe load inspections, handle transactions, and maintain the scalehouse's cleanliness and organization. Strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are required. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally have some customer service experience. The position offers health insurance and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of relevant customer service or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct customers and facility traffic.
• Accurately calculate and process customer payments.
• Inspect incoming waste loads to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the scalehouse.
• Complete administrative tasks, including filing and reporting.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Reliable and dependable work ethic

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Experience handling money or payments

Willingness to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional or specialized training

Job description

Job Title: Scalehouse Attendant

Work Schedule: Full Time 7am - 5 pm with a 30 minute lunch Mon, Tue, Wed. Thurs

Travel Required: No

Overtime Available: Possible

Background Check: background check required prior to start

Job Summary

The Scalehouse Attendant serves as the first point of contact for customers depositing waste at a Waste Management facility. This role involves greeting customers, ensuring safe load inspections, handling payment transactions, and maintaining the scalehouse. Attention to safety, accuracy, and customer service is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and direct customers and facility traffic
• Accurately calculate and process customer payments
• Inspect incoming waste loads to ensure safety and compliance
• Ensure all parties follow safety procedures and wear required PPE
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the scalehouse
• Complete administrative tasks, including filing and reporting
• Inform supervisors of any issues requiring attention
• Attend company-sponsored training and meetings
• Enter data accurately and handle minor customer service tasks
• Support team operations as needed, including working overtime when required
• Provide professional, service-oriented interaction with customers, vendors, and colleagues

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and dependable work ethic
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience handling money or payments
• Willingness to work outdoors as needed

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: Additional or specialized training a plus

Experience:

• 0–4 years of relevant customer service or administrative experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Use of motor coordination and finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding) for part of the day
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds
• Occasional exposure to occupational risks (e.g., cuts, chemicals)
• Partial exposure to outdoor elements, including dirt, noise, odors, and weather extremes
• Typical work setting is within a scalehouse

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance