Our recycling facility in Albany, NY is looking for a SCALE ATTENDANT.
Day Shift- 7A-4P straight through. This role will have OT weekly.
Pay Range- $19-$20 per hour
General Overview : In this position you will be working independently. You will be weighing trucks in and out of the facility and also dealing with the public. The individual must have excellent customer service skills, good computer skills, and cash handling experience.
Essential Duties:
Greet and direct all customers and employees upon entry of the facility.
Answers phone in a professional and enthusiastic fashion.
Performs full clerical and general office duties, including making copies of forms and running reports as needed.
Track weight information from scale to computer system and get appropriate signatures
Ensuring that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed.
Complete various accounting reports. Use of a computer is required.
Weigh trucks in and out of the facility with an average of sitting an standing 63 times per day.
Measuring trailers (length X width X height) which includes going up and down the stairs with an average of 9 vehicles per day.
Ensuring that customers conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Opening or closing of scale house, which may include opening and closing gates.
Providing general upkeep of the Scale House.
Approaching all encounters with employees, customers and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Able to alternately sit or stand during the shift (8-10 hours).
Excellent customer service skills.
Independent judgment and reasoning skills required. Able to recall and repeat duties on a routine basis.
Good computer skills.
Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
