General Laborer/Scale House Operator

At Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, we operate a state-of-the-art multipurpose solid waste transfer and material recovery facility in order to serve the community.

We are looking to bring onboard a person who can work as a General Laborer and Scalehouse Operator throughout a regular 40 hour workweek. When working as a General Laborer you will earn $25.03 per hour and when working as a Scalehouse Operator you will earn $28.28 per hour.

GENERAL LABORER – RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain housekeeping around the public unloading area and transfer pits

- Direct traffic into designated unloading areas

- Performs floor sorting and separates materials from recyclable waste when necessary.

- Others duties as assigned

SCALE HOUSE OPERATOR – RESPONSIBILITIES

- Operates a platform scale for weighing vehicles that enter the site with refuse or recyclables

- Responsible for determining the proper classification of refuse or recyclable material, in order to apply the appropriate fee rate

- Performs a cursory inspection of loads to prevent the acceptance of hazardous or prohibited materials

- Performs minor housekeeping in and around the scale house by keeping debris away from customer areas and maintaining a clean and orderly interior

- Responsible for assuring that the scale is functioning properly and is zeroed at the beginning of each shift

- Answers customer questions regarding rates and the acceptability of materials.

- Balances daily cash and receipts. Is accountable for cash maintained in the scale house

- Other duties as assigned

LANGUAGE

Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma or GED

- Basic math skills

- Basis computer skills/data entry

KNOWLEDGE and/or EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of general office administration procedures and specific knowledge of cashier type services and procedures. Ability to accurately operate a calculator and computer spreadsheet program. Knowledge of company procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, push, pull, stoop, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds. Some tasks require the occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and household and commercial waste. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.03 - $28.28 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cashiering: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person