Scale Operator (Short-Term Contract)

James Dick Construction Limited has produced and delivered quality aggregate material in southern Ontario for over 55 years. A great deal of our success is due to the skilled professionals that we employ. These men and women take pride in contributing to the continued growth of our company. Their dedication to excellence and safety is highly valued.

We currently have an opening position for a Scale Operator position at our Guelph location, Ontario.

Main Purpose of Job:

The Scale Operator is responsible for weighting trucks carrying material. The incumbent will be keeping records of transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and accepting or making payments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate weigh scale, weighing in and out all scale traffic.
• Accurately record weights into the inventory management system verifying scale tickets, and ensuring material is graded and paid.
• Calculate costs for drivers and customers based on vehicle weight, prepare and issue tickets and receipts.
• Ensure accuracy of tickets and cash transactions.
• Balance cash register for all daily monetary transactions.
• Complete daily reports, maintain logs, spreadsheets, and other reports, as assigned.
• Communicate with other employees to coordinate the movement of materials.
• Answer telephone enquiries, take orders and direct calls.
• Assist customers with directions, questions.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain order and housekeeping of scales and scale house.
• Use computer programs for ticketing.

Requirements:

• Ability to work from 6 am to 4 pm.
• Driver’s License and ability to travel to different company sites.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Experience in trucking or in an industrial yard environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person