Scale House Operator: Logistics & Dock Coordination

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Shreveport operates a scale house at the Mill and MRF, handling inbound loads and coordinating with drivers to ensure docks stay full and releases proceed smoothly.

The role relies on accurate logging, timely communications with the Shreveport Office, and careful attention to cargo types and drop tickets. Applicants should maintain a clean scale area and support safe, efficient yard operations.

Qualifications

• Keying of all loads received into the mill for Recycling/MRF, good communication with drivers.
• Watching camera to make sure docks are full at all times and a truck waiting to pull in as one pulls out.
• Logging the drivers/loads on the receiving log for Mill and MRF
• Checking drivers in and filling out drop tickets for trailers to be dropped on Lot B
• Keep traffic flow for inbound and outbound loads under control as best as possible
• Telephone Communication with Shreveport Office (for issues with release numbers, rejections, etc.)
• Hand writing a docket and notifying MRF when driver arrives to pick-up an outbound load
• Radio Communication with the Waste Yard and MRF
• Notifying shipping when driver arrives with a load of chemical
• Maintaining scale house cleanliness and supplies

Responsibilities

• Keying of all loads received into the mill for Recycling/MRF, good communication with drivers.
• Watching camera to make sure docks are full at all times and a truck waiting to pull in as one pulls out.
• Logging the drivers/loads on the receiving log for Mill and MRF
• Checking drivers in and filling out drop tickets for trailers to be dropped on Lot B
• Keep traffic flow for inbound and outbound loads under control as best as possible
• Telephone Communication with Shreveport Office (for issues with release numbers, rejections, etc.)
• Hand writing a docket and notifying MRF when driver arrives to pick-up an outbound load
• Radio Communication with the Waste Yard and MRF
• Notifying shipping when driver arrives with a load of chemical
• Maintaining scale house cleanliness and supplies

Job description

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Shreveport operates a scale house at the Mill and MRF, handling inbound loads and coordinating with drivers to ensure docks stay full and releases proceed smoothly.

The role relies on accurate logging, timely communications with the Shreveport Office, and careful attention to cargo types and drop tickets. Applicants should maintain a clean scale area and support safe, efficient yard operations.