Scale Attendant

Scale Attendant Cedar Grove Composting - 3.6 Maple Valley, WA Job Details Full-time $20.00 - $20.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Retail sales transactions Record keeping Occupational safety regulation compliance Safety regulations Basic math Processing cash transactions High school diploma or GED Data entry Ability to follow instructions Order entry Full Job Description Cedar Grove Compost is looking for a Scale Attendant to work in our Maple Valley main office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with great self direction to learn a new industry and grow in a well established, family owned company. The Scale Attendant will work in a variety of areas including answering phones, weighing and ticketing trucks at the scale house, daily record keeping, issuing sales orders and in person customer service assisting with sales. This position will operate a computer terminal to input customer data and assure proper charges to customers; receive and count money, prepare related reports, as well as assisting customers in product purchasing. The Scale Attendant will also work in the retail sales yard a minimum of 1 day a week, as well as providing coverage for days off and vacation. This is a full-time position that includes some required weekend and overtime work. The ideal candidate has a flexible schedule who can provide coverage when team members are out. Why Cedar Grove? Cedar Grove is a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the Seattle area dating back to 1938. Cedar Grove plays a critical role in the Puget Sound's recycling infrastructure and sustainability efforts, diverting more than 350,000 tons of yard waste and food scraps from landfills annually. With two processing facilities in Maple Valley and Everett, Cedar Grove is a local manufacturer providing green jobs in King and Snohomish Counties. Cedar Grove produces wholesome, nutrient-rich compost that is sold to businesses, governments and residents, ensuring consumers have access to locally produced, recycled products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operate scales to weigh incoming and outgoing vehicles Determine appropriate charges for vehicle/customer entering facilities; enter data into computer accurately Enter and process sales orders accurately Operate a computer terminal to input daily reports and record keeping Answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate personnel Assist customers on product selection, purchasing, and order processing Responsible for keeping office area clean Perform related duties as assigned Must be flexible and able to cover other shifts and positions as needed Required Skills Ability to multitask several projects at once accurately, efficiently and prioritize needs Record-keeping techniques Basic math and cashiering skills Make change quickly and accurately Observe health and safety regulations Learn company's organization, operations, policies and objectives Work independently with little direction Work courteously and tactfully with customers and associates Must be coachable and willing to learn Learn basic product knowledge and uses Learn new, job-related material through oral instruction in an on-the-job setting Education/Certification High school diploma or GED equivalent Experience/Other One year cash handling or customer service experience preferred Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment 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. Work involves walking, standing, sitting, and stooping May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry 50 pounds or more The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, while the work pace can be fast and phone call volume can be heavy Communicate orally with others one-to-one both in person and over the telephone to clarify customer service issues and verify task directives; they also communicate orally with others in a group setting when participating in safety meetings or training sessions When completing paper work at a desk, sit for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will Communicating with others via e-mail or preparing reports, operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movements Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Cedar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Cedar Grove Composting, Inc.'s offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Composting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Have you worked for Cedar Grove or its related companies in the past? Ability to

Commute:

Maple Valley, WA 98038 (Required)

Work Location:

In person