Job Description

Who We Are
We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an "essential service" by providing recycling, resource recovery and waste management services that keep our communities clean and safe and valuable materials within the circular economy. We are looking for energetic and driven team members to support our growing company and play a crucial role in achieving our corporate mission and vision. Emterra Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International.
The Senior Scale-Leadhand provides leadership and operational oversight to the scale house team, ensuring accurate and efficient weighing, documentation, and coordination of inbound and outbound materials. This role supports Post Collection Operations Manager in daily operations, training, and maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Scale Operations & Documentation:

• Supervise and perform accurate data entry of purchase/sale tickets in the computerized scale system.
• Verify weights of inbound/outbound loads, directing adjustments as needed to ensure compliance.
• Ensure recyclable materials meet safety standards (e.g., no banned materials) and buyer specifications.
• Maintain precise records for shipments, inventory, and compliance reports.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Train, mentor, and supervise scale attendants ensuring adherence to procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with Plant Supervisors, and shipping/receiving teams to optimize material flow.
• Act as the primary point of contact for drivers, customers, and internal staff regarding scale operations.

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce PPE requirements and safe practices for employees, drivers, and visitors.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure the scale house and surrounding areas are clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Participate in JOSH committee.
• Enter first aid and incident reporting in QuickBase.

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports on tonnage, discrepancies, and operational issues.
• Perform internal and external reports (weekly/monthly inventory reports).
• Assist with administrative tasks (e.g., filing, scheduling, etc.) as needed.
• Create purchase orders using Business Central (software); have purchase orders approved, received, batched and submitted to Accounts Payable in a timely manner; submit monthly accrual report, as needed.
• Administers and monitors various plant related financial functions including invoices, expense claims, purchase orders, purchasing of office/plant/maintenance supplies.
• Provide administrative support for Plant management.
• Assist Post-Collection Administration Manager and Post-Collection Operations Manager with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:
Required:

• A College Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred, within business administration, logistics and supply chain management
• 2+ years of experience in scale operations, logistics, or a supervisory role in a similar industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and scale software; ability to type 45+ WPM.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and customer service focus.

Preferred:

• Experience in waste management, recycling, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of inventory management or quality control processes.
• First aid certification - level 1
• Fluency in other languages (strong asset).

Working Conditions:

• Plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Shift work (days/evenings), weekends, or holidays as needed.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group
Opportunity to be part of one of Canada's Greenest Employers!
Competitive wages and annual wage increases!
Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance)!
Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company!
Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
Employee discount programs!
Be part of an organization that wans to learn and grow!
Ability to have impact and make change!
Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada's Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.
Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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