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Sierra International Machinery

Scale House Cashier

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A Cashier handles monetary transactions with customers. Takes customer payment for a product or service, provides change as needed and receipts for transactions. Provides accurate accounting of cash register funds, and provides customer service.

$33,976 / year median in California

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Scale House Cashier Reports to Scale House Supervisor in Bakersfield California Nature of Work Under general supervision, compute charges and distribute payment for recyclables and scrap metal: keep accurate records of receiving goods. Inspect and weigh scrap loads to determine quantity and type; direct traffic at the working face of the scale house; and perform other duties as required. Duties and Responsibilities
  • Count money correctly in cashier drawer daily and be able to count money out to customers.
  • Data entry of cash transactions into Accounting system accurately.
  • Answer incoming calls regarding scrap, commodities we accept and price we are paying.
  • Inspect trucks and other vehicles that are hauling scrap to determine proper classification of materials according to established regulations and policies.
  • Measure the size of truckloads or trailer loads of scrap to be processed.
  • Compute the total volume and calculate payments and issue receipts.
  • Operate electronic scales.
  • Identify restricted hazardous materials and refer haulers to appropriate agencies or sites.
  • Maintain records commercial collection companies and other charge account customers.
  • Direct truck and vehicle operators to proper unloading areas.
  • Total cash drawer and receipts daily.
  • Prepare, balance and reconcile cash to recorded revenues.
  • Maintain daily records of receipts.
  • Answer customer questions and handle complaints from the public concerning site operations.
  • Direct and control traffic from scale house.
  • Visually inspect and clean scale house area each day.
  • Direct the public in proper dumping of recycling materials and restricted hazardous materials.
  • May refuse entry to person not conforming with regulations.
  • Enter yard PO's into MAS Accounting system for payment process.
  • Clean office area in scale house and perform filing.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills Must know cashiering procedures, basic bookkeeping, financial record keeping and accounting, cash handling, procedures, basic arithmetic and must be computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and other recycling software. Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience involving maintaining or processing bookkeeping, and/or performing cashiering duties. Must be computer literate, must be able to use Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer programs.
Physical Demands Frequency:
Rarely Occasionally Frequently Continually Less than 1% 1% to 33% 34% to 65% 66% to 100%
  • Continually Sitting or Standing for long periods of time (up to 7.5 hours per day).
  • Occasionally Stooping/Crouching, Reaching and Twisting/Turning.
  • Frequently Handling and Grasping items in scale house such as money, binders and phone.
  • Frequently Lifting/carrying or otherwise transporting a box up to 30 pounds.
  • Continually answers phone calls, operates computer and scale.
  • Must be able to work Monday through Friday and be available to work Saturdays.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): How many years have you been doing parts sales over the phone and internet and for which companies?
Work Location:
In person