Scale Operator

Location:

1124 Elgin Mills Road E, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Reporting To:

Site Supervisor

Start Date:

Immediately

Hours:

Wednesday to Saturday, 8:15am to 4:45pm. Sunday, 8:15am to 3:45pm

Compensation:

$24.55 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems:

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary:

The Scale Operator is responsible for accurately weighing incoming and outgoing vehicles and materials, recording weights, and maintaining accurate scale records. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and maintain safety standards in accordance with Miller Waste Systems protocols.

Responsibilities

In the position of Scale Operator, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Must adhere to Miller Waste Systems safety protocols and must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act




- The weighing of vehicles IN and OUT at a reasonable pace to ensure accuracy of tickets and cash transactions
- You will perform visual inspections of loads at scale (only) for contamination purposes as well as direct traffic to proper drop off locations
- You will be required to do Cash, Debit and credit card transactions, retail experience preferred
- You will review all tickets, cash register and global payments receipts to ensure they are correct and assist with paperwork as required, Answer telephone enquiries, take orders and direct calls.
- Providing exceptional customer service
- General housekeeping duties, yard clean up, (i.e. snow shovelling, sweeping, litter cleanup)
- Punctual with good attendance
- Knowledge of and practical skills in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- You will be required to fill in for any vacations or sick calls for all other called upon responsibilities including Traffic/Bin Spotting
- Ensure you aware of and always work within MWS’s safety Guidelines/Health and Safety Regulations/Policies and Comply with ISO procedures & Standard Operating Procedures
- Liaise with other supervisors, drivers, contractors and Regional staff in a professional and team-oriented manner
- Highly developed organizational and team building skills

Competencies & Qualifications:

- Most possess excellent entrepreneurial, verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel,



strong PC based systems knowledge; with excellent keyboarding skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
- Previous customer service/sales experience an asset
- Outstanding customer service is a key. You must be a team player, with demonstrated safe working habits and a good attendance record
- You may be required to work extended hours and on stat holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are mandatory

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric setting at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.

📌 Elgin Mills- Scale Operator (Richmond Hill)
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