Scale Operator

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This position serves as the first point of contact for customers depositing material at a transfer station or material recovery facility. The role involves interfacing directly with customers, calculating payments, checking loads, and ensuring safety compliance for both customers and employees.

• Greet and direct customers and other traffic, answering questions accurately.
• Correctly calculate payments for customers.
• Enter all extra charges and load grading into the computer as provided by site personnel.
• Ensure incoming loads are safe and free from inappropriate materials.
• Ensure customers and employees conduct business safely and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain general upkeep of the Scale House.
• Complete all administrative tasks, including regular filing and required reports.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed of all issues or matters requiring attention.
• Perform required data entry and minor customer service tasks.
• Work all assigned shifts from the scheduled start time to the scheduled end time.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of workplace safety and health.
• Approach all interactions with employees, customers, and vendors with a friendly, service-oriented demeanor.
• Project a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and positive attitude that instills customer confidence and reflects a professional image.
• Participate in all required company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Data entry
• Client support
• Administrative support
• Ability to work independently
• Customer service
• Administrative assistance
• Customer support
• Clerical tasks

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be a self-starter
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and multi-task
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• High school diploma or GED required
• One to four years of related experience preferred

The role requires working from 5am to 4pm with a 30‑minute lunch break. Employees may choose to work through lunch for overtime pay. The position demands a professional and service‑oriented attitude in a highly‑visible setting, projecting a positive image to customers.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stratford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 – $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter for other accommodations options.