Scale Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

401K

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scale Operator responsible for weighing inbound and outbound materials and ensuring correct loading per hauler release numbers. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and excellent service to drivers and customers.

The position values teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach to learning more about company products and services within an environmental sustainability context.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1–3 years of related industrial experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience or interest in environmental or sustainability fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound materials at the facility accurately.
• Process outbound Bill of Ladings and verify releases with hauler numbers.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment per procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and effective communication with drivers, staff, and customers.
• Coordinate loading/unloading and machine actions with other activities.
• Interface with drivers, outside haulers, and third-party vehicles to ensure proper functions.
• Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scale equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Scale Operator, the face of the facility, is responsible for weighing inbound and outbound materials at the facility, processing outbound Bill of Ladingsand ensuring that material is being loaded into the vehicle correlates with the release number provided by the hauler.Hiring Range is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Followsall companystandards procedures, policiesand complies with permitted regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Provides excellent customer service and communicates effectively with drivers, staff, and customers.
• Maintainsaccurate scale operations and recordsto ensure factual reporting.
• Communicateseffectively with drivers, customers, and staffto provide efficientservice.
• Assistscustomers by providing excellent customer serviceto ensure valued and strong customer relations.
• Coordinatesthe loading and unloading of all materials cominginto the facility,machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads and machinery within a busy environment.
• Interfaces with company drivers, outside haulers, and 3rd party vehicles to oversee accurate and appropriate job functions.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of related industrial experience, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment and be legally eligible to work in the US. Experience or interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field is preferred.

Outstanding relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed. Excellent organizational skills and a positive and professional mind-set are expected.

Attributes

Self-sufficient, team-oriented individualwith a strong work ethic, attentive, and results-orientedand is open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.