Scale House Clerk

Scale House Clerk

Location: Lake Charles, LA, US, 70601

Texas Materials - East Texas Area

Position Overview

The Scale House Attendant / Weigh Master is primarily responsible for weighing trucks entering and leaving the quarry/sand pit. In addition, this position is responsible for collecting established fees for cash sales, providing information and directing customers in a professional and courteous manner. The Scale House Attendant will be responsible for computation, reconciliation, recordkeeping, and reporting duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate a truck scale indicator and weigh trucks accurately.
• Effectively and professionally solicit information from internal/external customers (both in person and over the phone) as well as respond to their need for information and assistance with clear and concise verbal directions.
• Responsible for coordinating with the superintendent to accurately report production and/or inventory discrepancies.
• Perform data entry tasks and generate sales tickets with speed and accuracy.
• Download and send all generated tickets, production, inventory adjustments, and cash sales to office in a timely manner.
• Generate daily and monthly transaction reports and balancing the stockpile inventory.
• Must be able to accurately make change for cash sale customers and accurately maintain the petty cash assigned to the location, reconciling it daily.
• Responsible for achieving and maintaining superior housekeeping standards, keeping area free of dust and clutter as much as possible. This includes but is not limited to the scale house, the computer and printer.
• Operating a computer for data collection as well as generating sales tickets.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be able to be flexible and work varied hours including mornings, evenings, holidays and or weekends as needed.
• Use the scales according to applicable laws, rules and company policy.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all entries on scale tickets.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand and execute oral and written directions.
• Must be able to use basic business ethics, data review and reconciliation techniques.
• Be able to use basic arithmetic, a calculator and knowledge of cash handling procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Able to move/carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.