Scale Office Clerk

LPR - Loop Paper Recycling; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LPR - Loop Paper Recycling in Joliet, Illinois, is looking for a detail-oriented Scale Office Clerk. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations related to scale functions and phone operations, including accurate data entry and maintaining cleanliness at the site.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma and two years of office experience. You'll be exposed to varied environmental conditions and must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience in an office environment including computer applications.
• Previous scale house experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt service to drivers.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the weight station site.
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Basic mathematical calculations

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of office experience

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Description

The scale office clerk is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale(s) and office assistant functions. This position requires a detail-oriented person able to maintain focus in a high-tempo, fast paced environment. The position will answer the telephone and provide general information to callers. The scale office clerk must maintain cleanliness of the respective weight station site and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and courteous service to our drivers.
• Ensures that trucks are properly positioned on scales for accurate weights.
• Inspect loads and query drivers as required. Enter load information and customer/truck information into computer and operate computerized truck scale to determine weight of load.
• Operates computer to process proper charges for each load and generate charge tickets on the printer.
• Accurately perform routine data entry into a computer, make accurate basic mathematical calculations and accurately post and keep legible records.
• File weight tickets for each load, record and secure cash receipts, and maintain records of all incoming/outgoing loads that cross the scales.
• Checks the information on the driver’s paperwork against the information printed on the weight certificate to be certain that the information for all loads is accurate.
• Sort and process weight tickets for each day’s receipts before they are turned into the office supervisor. Complete daily scale/receipt reports, maintain logs, spreadsheets and other reports, as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining facility site security and access control.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a safe and clean condition at all times. Keep the scales clean and free of debris. Perform custodial duties to clean and maintain the control room.
• Perform and assist in clerical and other duties as directed.
• Maintain all required records and reports accurately and timely.
• Will be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends and during emergency conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Two years of experience in an office environment including computer applications and filing reception experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, ability, and skills. Previous scale house experience highly desired.

Work Environment/Physical Capabilities

Will be exposed to an environment which involves dirt, odors, noise or similar elements most of the workday. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment including working on your feet for extended periods of time, lifting material weighing up to 50 pounds and working in hot or cold conditions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment and personnel practices. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.