Scale House Operator

Under direction from the Operations Manager or their designate, the Scale Administrator is responsible primarily for the successful documentation of the inbound and outbound weights and times of arrival/departure of vehicles and waste coming into and out of the facility. The role also is responsible for alerting the facility to the arrival of vehicles/material. Secondary duties are to act as
backup and support for other administrator roles currently in place at the facility.

Job Duties 

• Alert the plant about the arrival of vehicles to the site 
• Document unit numbers/carrier information of vehicles entering and leaving the site 
• Document the incoming and outgoing weights of vehicles entering and leaving the site 
• Document the arrival/departure times for vehicles entering and leaving the site 
• Calculation and documentation of net weights for vehicles entering and leaving the site 
• Report documented data with respect to unit numbers/carrier information, times on and off site, gross weights, tare weights and net weights. 
• Provision of scale tickets to the operators of vehicles and to plant staff. 
• Maintain the records containing information related to vehicles/times and weights. 
• Enter records of information documented outside of the standardized system. 
• Provide accurate and efficient information 
• Direct vehicles using the site to location of the appropriate personnel for further processing 
• Other tasks as assigned.

Secondary duties could involve: 

• Developing an understanding the GFL Pickering ECA, TDG and Reg. 347 and how they apply to day to day operations 
• Documenting the receiving of incoming waste from manifests, bills of lading and work orders within OMS; 
• Data entry as it pertains to completed laboratory analytical data referring to the associated manifest, bill of lading and work order information in a timely manner; 
• Working closely with Laboratory and Operations to manage the waste documentation/classification on hold process; 
• Completing document/waste receiving process in OMS, including the attachment of scanned receiving documents and preparation of the OMS file for transfer to billing review; 
• Working closely with Operations to track the on-site waste inventory with respect to processing; 
• Working closely with Dispatch and Operations to track the on-site waste inventory/document preparation with respect to outgoing shipments; 
• Work closely with the IT development team to integrate the module into day-to-day operations; 
• Prepare waste diversion and other related reports for customers upon request; 
• Provide OMS receiving support to other GFL locations, including when required, assignment to other locations; 
• Other tasks as assigned. 

Requirements 

• Desire and motivation to gain knowledge about the industry in multiple facets to develop professional skills within the waste management space; 
• High School Diploma or Adult Education Credential (CAEC) 
• Related experience and/or training 
• Experience with customer service preferred. 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English 
• Perform basic mathematics in determining the difference between weights of trucks. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 
• Read and accurately record scale readings and times 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public 
• Deal with public and general contractors and suppliers courteously and tactfully 
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, talk, and hear 
• Visual Requirements: include close vision and distance vision 
• Possess ability to occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds. 
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written English 
• Ability to independently resolve problems within one’s scope of authority and understanding of when to escalate to superiors 
• Solid personal integrity and dedication 
• Ability to work without supervision; 
• Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and occasional weekends

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