Weighbridge Operator at WastePlan

Job Summary 

• The Weighbridge Operator plays a critical role in our operations by ensuring accurate verification and recording of all incoming and outgoing materials from our facility.

Responsibilities

Verification and Recording

• Accurately verify and record the weight of all materials using the weighbridge system, ensuring data accuracy in the facility’s management system. 

Documentation

• Ensure all documentation for incoming and outgoing loads is completed, signed by all relevant parties, and filed correctly.

Traffic Management

• Direct traffic around the weighbridge to ensure smooth operations, prevent congestion, and maintain safety.

Consumables Monitoring

• Monitor and report on low levels of weighbridge consumables, such as paper and printer ink, to ensure continuous operation.

SHEQ Standards

• Maintain Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards in and around the weighbridge area, ensuring good housekeeping standards in the weighbridge office and its surroundings. 

Access Control

• Restrict access to weighbridge controls or software to qualified and authorized personnel only.

Calibration and Certification

• Ensure the weighbridge is calibrated at set intervals, maintaining and keeping copies of calibration certificates.

Equipment Maintenance and Reporting

• Complete periodic equipment checklists, report any malfunctions or breakdowns, and follow up until resolved.
• Perform basic maintenance of the machinery and advise management immediately of any significant concerns.

Vendor Transactions and Follow-Up

• Process vendor transactions, including recording payment data, and proactively manage pending loads and communications with drivers and vendors.

Requirements

• Operating experience dependent on type of machine to be operated
• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year working experience in a similar role
• Literate, able to fill in diary and reports
• Qualification to operate specific machinery