Scale Operator

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Incentive

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scale Operator to weigh inbound and outbound materials, process bills of ladings, and ensure loads are correctly released. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and strong customer service in a fast-paced facility.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1–3 years of related industrial experience, with legal eligibility to work in the US. Environmental/sustainability interest is a plus and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound materials at the facility.
• Process outbound bills of ladings and ensure loading matches release numbers.
• Maintain accurate scale operations and records for reporting.
• Communicate with drivers, staff, and customers to provide efficient service.
• Coordinate loading/unloading and machine actions within a busy environment.
• Interface with drivers, haulers, and third-party vehicles to ensure proper functions.
• Participate in training and company programs to support our mission and values.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

1-3 years industrial 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.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.