Scale Operator

Ecowaste Solutions; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

HSA option

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan 5% match

Safety incentives

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions in Axis, AL is seeking a Scale Operator to weigh inbound and outbound vehicles, process transactions, and provide accurate information to drivers for a smooth experience at the scale house.

You will maintain records, verify data, and assist with directing traffic and transferring load details. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication in a fast-paced landfill environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills for inputting and verifying data.
• Previous customer service or cashiering experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and by phone.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with solid time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a steady flow of transactions without supervision.
• Experience with scale house or dispatch software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and drivers promptly and professionally.
• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles and record load/ticket information accurately.
• Verify customer and load information for accuracy on every transaction.
• Direct drivers to correct disposal areas clearly.
• Process customer payments and maintain transaction records.
• Monitor traffic flow and keep operations moving efficiently.
• Maintain organized records of scale tickets, transactions, and logs.
• Communicate with site staff regarding loads and issues on site.
• Ensure scale house is clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Job description

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Full Time Axis, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2955

Ecowaste Solutions is a fast-growing company in a stable, essential industry, and our Scale Operators are the first and last face our customers see at the landfill. In this role, you'll be the hub of activity at the scale house, weighing incoming and outgoing vehicles, processing transactions, and making sure every driver gets accurate information and a smooth experience from start to finish. This is a detail-oriented, customer-facing position where organization, accuracy, and a professional demeanor are everything. If you're self-motivated, sharp with data entry, and take pride in running a tight operation, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers and drivers in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
• Weigh inbound and outbound vehicles and accurately record load and ticket information in the system.
• Verify customer and load information for accuracy and completeness on every transaction.
• Direct drivers to the correct disposal area clearly and accurately.
• Process customer payments and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Monitor traffic flow through the scale house and keep operations moving efficiently.
• Maintain organized records of all scale tickets, transactions, and daily activity logs.
• Communicate with site staff regarding load types, disposal locations, or any issues on site.
• Ensure the scale house is clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills with the ability to input and verify data accurately and efficiently.
• Previous customer service or cashiering experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both in person and by phone.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with solid time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a steady flow of transactions without supervision.
• Experience with scale house or dispatch software a plus but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Dedicated landfill site position, primarily stationary work within the scale house.
• Exposure to outdoor elements when directing traffic or assisting on site.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 25 lbs.
• Full time hours, with additional hours as needed.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Weekly pay!
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with a company match up to 5%.
• Safety and Retention Incentives!
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart!

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.