Scale House Operator, Processing Facilities

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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