Scale Operator

Overview

Westlake Paving & Aggregates, a division of Lafarge Canada Inc., operating in the Okanagan Valley is currently seeking an experienced  full-time seasonal Scale Operator. The Scale Operator carries out the day to day scale operations and requirements and our aggregate depot. You will be tasked with scaling trucks, data entry, and top notch customer service. Previous scaling / aggregate based experience is a plus, but we will provide on the job training.

Westlake Paving & Aggregates has established itself as a trusted provider of paving solutions, catering to the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Westlake Paving is a Union company that offers employee benefits and competitive wages. We offer a safe work environment, on the job training, up to date well-kept equipment and room for advancement. These positions are based out of our Kelowna location and work sites are throughout the Central Okanagan.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

Greet and help customers / truck drivers as they come through scale

Process all credit / debit card payments accurately and quickly

Offer a base knowledge of products in the yard

Results / Accountabilities

Scale (weigh) trucks for tare or sale purposes, ensuring legal compliance

Operate one, or more scale as necessary

Accurately enter truck, customer, product and job information

Direct truck movement into the pit, and provide key information to loader

Complete relevant ticket, and sale tracking reports

Manage day to day paperwork, and stock of scale house

Maintain general cleanliness of scale house

Other tasks and duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications :

Grade 12, or equivalent knowledge & skills

Computer savvy, experience with MS Word & Excel a plus

Excellent communication skills

Strong multitasking, and problem solving abilities

Reliable transportation

Able to sit / stand for 10+ hours / day

Experience scaling or in aggregate industry considered a plus

Compensation : 23.00 / hr

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.