Scale Operator

Reworld Projects, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 3,113,000 - 4,147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vision and dental plans

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Scale Operator in New Jersey to monitor truck traffic, record load data, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. You will weigh inbound and outbound loads, review O&D forms, and maintain accurate scale tickets in our systems.

This role requires a high school diploma, 1–3 years in an administrative or clerical capacity, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of administrative, clerical, or accounting experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with records systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and document all inbound and outbound truck loads.
• Review driver Origin & Destination (O&D) forms and verify load compliance.
• Enter load data into internal systems and maintain accurate scale tickets and records.
• Communicate tonnage and operation updates to internal teams.
• Enforce DEP regulations and site safety requirements, including PPE use.
• Maintain a clean and orderly scale house and perform routine walkdowns.
• Provide customer service to drivers, vendors, and the public.
• Report operational issues or irregularities to supervision.
• Support special projects and work additional hours as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clerical experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Records systems

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting‑edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

The Scale Operator is responsible for monitoring all truck traffic, accurately recording load data, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh and document all inbound and outbound truck loads.
• Review driver Origin & Destination (O&D) forms and verify load compliance.
• Enter load data into internal systems and maintain accurate scale tickets and records.
• Communicate tonnage and operation updates to internal teams.
• Enforce DEP regulations and site safety requirements, including PPE use.
• Maintain a clean and orderly scale house and perform routine walkdowns.
• Provide customer service to drivers, vendors, and the public.
• Report operational issues or irregularities to supervision.
• Support special projects and work additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of administrative, clerical, or accounting experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with records systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits.

• The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.
• Regular full‑time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short‑and long‑term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry‑leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages.

The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 22.60 - 30.10 USD per hour

• Reworld™ provides an industry‑leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Regular full‑time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short‑and long‑term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry‑leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an AAP, and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon‑negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large‑scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard‑working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/