Weighbridge Operator at Sagad Farms Limited

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Weighbridge Operator operate weighing plants and issue measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and good weight. The Weighbridge Operator ensure the smooth operation of the Weighbridge facility and act as point of contact for customers. Responsible for ensuring that all legal obligations and regulations are met.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct traffic coming onto site and operate weighbridge.
• Check incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site licence and permitted waste types.
• Accurately record weights & waste type by vehicle, completing appropriate documentation and collect driver signatures etc.
• Process delivery notes and tickets accurately and efficiently.
• Immediately report any contamination or non-conforming wastes delivered to site to the appropriate Manager.
• Report any anomalies/errors to the weighbridge system to the appropriate people immediately.
• Ensure that the waste yardage report is correct and charges are correct.
• Maintain relationships and deal with queries from customers and site visitors.
• Ensure weighbridge customers are aware of site rules and distribute information and guidance accordingly.
• Ensure that vehicles delivering to site have the correct paperwork.
• Ensure that vehicles have the necessary paperwork for forward movements from the site to destination.
• Compile compliance reports for materials in and out of the site.
• Ensure that the site diary for materials is kept up to date.
• Assist with general administrative duties and customer service, answering the telephone and directing calls as appropriate.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, HR and Environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements for the position:

• Minimum of OND in Business Management/Administration or related discipline.
• Previous experience working in a rice mill factory.
• The ideal candidate will have previous weighbridge operation experience
• Self-confident and the ability to organize and direct incoming and outgoing vehicles.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organizational skills - able to plan and prioritize own work
• Able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
• Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing including Microsoft Office
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Helpful and supportive
• Flexible approach and co-operative
• Able to demonstrate tact but be assertive when required Confident manner and able to deal effectively with conflict
• Other requirements, abilities for the position:
• An understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.
• Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Description of Benefits:

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by Sagad Farms Limited.