Scale Operator: Weighing, Billing & Customer Service

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Effingham, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Scale Operator at the Effingham facility to weigh vehicles, record loads, and calculate charges. You will handle payments, receipts, and maintain computerized records.

Qualified candidates will have basic math and strong English communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• General Education Diploma or better.
• High School or better.
• 2 years: Working with various hand tools and equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate scale equipment to weigh all incoming and outgoing vehicles and determine appropriate charges.
• Record customer and load information into a computerized system to ensure proper charges to customer.
• Accurately calculate charges for customers based on load weight/size, content, area, etc. Receive payment from customers, provide receipts, and documents the transaction and materials received into computer system.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide information relating to proper procedures for facility.
• Balance daily receipts to ensure accurate recordkeeping and appropriate billing.
• Accept or reject load based on content to maintain acceptable material standards.
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Run and prepare reports, as necessary.
• Maintain all paperwork pertaining to the scales/facility.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by promoting good relationships with employees, coworkers, and management.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner and maintain records in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Teamwork

Radio/Intercom communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Problem solving

Cash handling

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma

GED equivalent

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Scale Operator at the Effingham facility to weigh vehicles, record loads, and calculate charges. You will handle payments, receipts, and maintain computerized records.

Qualified candidates will have basic math and strong English communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.