Scale Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is seeking a Scale Operator at our Newport, RI facility to weigh inbound and outbound materials and ensure proper loading with the release number provided by the hauler. The starting hourly rate is $22 per hour.

The role emphasizes safe operations, accurate record-keeping, and strong customer service as you coordinate drivers, customers, and staff in a busy environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of related industrial experience, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–3 years of related industrial experience.
• Ability to work well in a team and be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Experience or interest in environmental and/or sustainability field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, compliant scale operations and accurate records.
• Provide excellent customer service to drivers, staff, and customers.
• Coordinate loading/unloading of materials and ensure proper equipment actions.
• Interface with drivers, haulers, and third-party vehicles to oversee functions.
• Participate in training and contribute to company goals and core values.

Skills

Scale operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Industrial work experience

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.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $22 per hour.

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.