Scale Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & 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 to weigh inbound and outbound materials and process outbound bills of lading. The role ensures loads match the hauler release number and supports accurate reporting.

You will interact with drivers, staff, and customers, delivering strong customer service in a busy facility. A high school diploma and 1–3 years in industrial settings are preferred, with US work eligibility and safety-awareness emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial setting helpful but not required.
• Strong listening and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound materials and ensure accuracy of loads.
• Process outbound bills of lading and maintain records.
• Coordinate loading/unloading with drivers and facility staff.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and quality standards in scale operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

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 Ladings and ensuring that material is being loaded into the vehicle correlates with the release number provided by the hauler.

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 Ladings and 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

• Follows all company standards procedures, policies and 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.


• Maintains accurate scale operations and records to ensure factual reporting.


• Communicates effectively with drivers, customers, and staff to provide efficient service.


• Assists customers by providing excellent customer service to ensure valued and strong customer relations.


• Coordinates the loading and unloading of all materials coming into 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 individual with a strong work ethic, attentive, and results-oriented and 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.