Scale Operations Coordinator - Recycling Facility

SMS Staffing; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

SMS Staffing in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Scale Operations Coordinator for a recycling facility on a temp-to-hire basis. The role focuses on overseeing daily truck scale operations, weighing loads, and providing administrative support.

Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a 1st shift schedule 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You will handle transactions, maintain records, and ensure safety and procedural compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual Spanish and English essential.
• 1–3+ years in office or administrative work.
• Strong customer service, data entry, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the truck scale to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Record weights, material types, and driver information in the scale system.
• Issue weight tickets, receipts, and maintain records.
• Handle cash and reconcile daily receipts.
• Perform administrative tasks including data entry, filing, reporting, and maintenance of logs.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and yard staff to manage loads.
• Ensure accuracy of documentation and compliance with procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Customer service

Data entry

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Scale Operations Coordinator - Recycling Facility

Location: Gurnee, IL

Type: Temp to Hire

Pay: $18.00–$25.00/hr (depending on experience)

Shift: 1st Shift – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

Job Summary

The Scale Operations Coordinator oversees daily truck scale operations and provides administrative support to ensure accurate tracking of materials entering and leaving the recycling facility. This role weighs trucks, records transaction data, processes payments, and maintains organized documentation to support efficient facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the truck scale to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Record load weights, material types, and driver information in the scale system.
• Issue weight tickets, receipts, and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Handle cash and payment transactions and reconcile daily receipts.
• Perform administrative tasks including data entry, filing, reporting, and maintaining operational logs.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and yard staff to coordinate incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensure accuracy of documentation and compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bilingual – Must speak Spanish and English.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3+ years of office or administrative experience.
• Strong customer service, administration, and organizational skills.
• Experience with data entry, recordkeeping, and basic office tasks.
• Ability to handle cash and maintain accurate financial records.
• Basic computer knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word preferred).
• Self‑motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail and accountability.

Special Circumstances

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Frequent lifting or movement of objects up to 10 pounds.
• Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Collaborative team environment.