Scale Operator

Balcones Recycling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in New York seeks a Scale Operator to manage day-to-day operations at the scale. The role involves operating scale house computers, maintaining records, and ensuring smooth traffic flow at the facility. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including health insurance and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/ FSA

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented person able to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to function under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate scale house computers to obtain weight information.
• Maintain accurate overall record keeping for reporting and analysis.
• Communicate with haulers and truck drivers.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Detail oriented

Organized

Positive attitude

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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• The scale house operator is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale. This position requires a detail-oriented person able to maintain focus in a fast-paced processing plant. This position reports to the Business Operations Manager.
• Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• May need to work from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on occasion.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operate scale house computers to obtain weight information for incoming recycle haulers and outbound shipments.
• Compare scale tickets and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents and weights
• Operates traffic control devices to allow vehicles to proceed to tipping area and exit from facility
• Issues receipts to vehicle driver and collects tickets
• Maintain accurate overall record keeping for reporting and analysis
• Use of radio communications with worksite operators
• Communicating with haulers and truck drivers
• Communicating with Supervisors and Peers, providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, written form, and email and in person.
• Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, counters, windows and area around scale office
• Follows company safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries and accidents
  
  

• The scale house operator is responsible for helping to maintain the day-to-day operation and administrative duties associated with operation of the scale. This position requires a detail-oriented person able to maintain focus in a fast-paced processing plant. This position reports to the Business Operations Manager.
• Work hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• May need to work from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on occasion.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operate scale house computers to obtain weight information for incoming recycle haulers and outbound shipments.
• Compare scale tickets and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents and weights
• Operates traffic control devices to allow vehicles to proceed to tipping area and exit from facility
• Issues receipts to vehicle driver and collects tickets
• Maintain accurate overall record keeping for reporting and analysis
• Use of radio communications with worksite operators
• Communicating with haulers and truck drivers
• Communicating with Supervisors and Peers, providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, written form, and email and in person.
• Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, counters, windows and area around scale office
• Follows company safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries and accidents
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Use computers to enter data and process information
• Detail oriented in obtaining, documenting and recording information from all relevant sources
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well in a noisy environment
• Organized and punctual
• A positive attitude is essential
• Interact with truck drivers, haulers, vendors, customers in a friendly and professional manner
  
  

Other Duties

All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Education & Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to function under minimal supervision.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Travel Requirements

• None
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Additional Comments
  
  

Disclaimer: The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Circular Services offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Circular Services provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

CIRCULAR SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/ FSA
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Shift:
• 8-hour shift, overtime when needed
• Ability to commute/relocate
• Brooklyn, NY 11232
• Work Location:
• In person.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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