Scale House Operator

Homewood Disposal Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Homewood Disposal Inc. in Valparaiso is seeking a Scale House Operator to weigh incoming loads, greet customers, direct traffic, and ensure accurate payments at the transfer station.

This role supports safety and efficiency, with Monday–Friday 6:00am–4:00pm, occasional Saturdays, and opportunities to participate in training and additional data-entry or customer service tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or above required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to quickly learn company software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and direct traffic at the transfer station.
• Weigh incoming loads and calculate payments.
• Direct vehicles to unloading areas and ensure safety.
• Check loads for material compliance and PPE.
• Maintain scale house and complete required reports.
• Handle data entry and basic customer service tasks.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Typing skills

Quick learner of software

Education

High School Diploma or Above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

A Scale House Operator is a key role in the facilities operations, serving as the first point of contact for customers delivering waste to the transfer station. The position is responsible for weighing incoming loads and directing vehicles to the correct unloading areas.

The position serves as the first point of contact for customers depositing waste at the Valparaiso Transfer Station ; calculates payments, checks loads, and ensures the safety of the customer and other employees through observation of safety rules and regulations. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:00am- 4:00pm, Saturdays as needed in a professional office environment with standard office equipment.

• Greets customers, directs customers and other traffic, and answers questions accurately.
• Correctly calculates payments for customers.
• Ensures that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
• Ensures that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provides general upkeep of the Scale House.
• Completes all administrative tasks including regular filing and completes required reports.
• Keeps immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Attends company sponsored training and meetings as directed.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including data entry and minor customer service responsibilities.
• Approaches all encounters with employees, customers and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work requiring hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, prolonged sitting, and adequate hearing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong computer proficiency with accurate and efficient typing skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use company-specific software applications and systems

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Above
• Group Life Insurance and optional voluntary life insurance
• Paid Leave for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Personal Days

About Homewood Disposal

At Homewood Disposal, you will work for a family-owned and operated, third-generation company that still adheres to the values it was founded on 70 years ago: community, family, service and stewardship. You will become part of a close-knit community of employees striving to make a better life and world for their families and for others.

You’ll become part of a family business that fosters a positive environment where employees work together toward common goals that support our shared values. You will learn about an industry that provides essential services to customers, but that also plays a crucial role in caring for the environment.

Since Homewood Disposal first started in 1956, the number of services we provide has tripled. That success is due in large part to the dedicated people–from drivers to office administrators–who deliver those services faithfully every day, year after year.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, or an unfavorable discharge from military service. Homewood Disposal Service, Inc. will comply with its obligations to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.