SCALE OPERATOR - PINNEY DOCK (Finance)

Position Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To operate weigh scales in accordance with company policy and procedures and in accordance with customer expectations
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurate weighing of inbound and outbound trucks
• Organizing and handling shipping bills and posting of shipments to computerized inventories
• Clerical duties including, but not limited to, accurately and efficiently typing shipping bills and warehouse receipts (database application), filing and various data entry assignments
• Calculating and preparing contract invoices and billing
• Communicating effectively and timely with other employees and customers
• Develop a thorough understanding of the facility's operating capabilities and processes
• Ensure all work areas, including scale house, are always organized
• Must maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as trained and assigned

Position Requirements

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 6 months prior truck scale experience, preferred
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to communicate, read, comprehend and interpret written and oral communications in English
• Must demonstrate basic math skills with the ability to perform basic math computations
• Must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to complete projects with minimum direct supervision
• Must be able to accept direction / supervision and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to interpret directions and/or instructions
• Must be committed to total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally
• Must be able to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details and follow work rules
• Successful candidate subject to background check and pre-employment and random drug screens

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be capable of sitting / standing for extended periods of time
• Must be capable of occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; frequently required to talk or hear.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment Including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, 2-way radios and calculators
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be willing and able to work varied hours, overtime and/or weekends and holidays, as needed
• Exposure to dust and noise occasionally as work is completed in a terminal environment
• Fast-paced environment; deadline oriented
• This position may be subject to frequent interruptions

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.