SCALE HOUSE MACHINE OPERATOR

Gault Family Companies, voted a Top Workplace in Fairfield County, is seeking a Scale House Machine Operator to join its team of experienced team members to provide our customers with personal and professional service.

At Gault Family Companies our team members have a sense of pride as well as a deep commitment to carrying out our Passion and Vision every day and living our Core Values in and out of the workplace. Our family-run company has been servicing communities in Fairfield County and is headquartered in Westport, CT for over 160 years.

The Scale House & Machine Operator is responsible for overseeing scale operations, processing customer transactions, and operating heavy equipment in the stone yard. This role requires strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to operate machinery such as forklifts and wheel loaders.

  • Location: Westport Yard

JOB SUMMARY:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate and monitor scales to weigh inbound and outbound loads accurately.

  • Enter vehicle license plate numbers and required load information into the database.

  • Determine proper disposal fees based on defined formulas and criteria.

  • Process customer transactions, including receiving cash and credit card payments.

  • Reconcile cash drawers and prepare daily cash deposits; deliver deposits as required.

  • Direct customers to appropriate unloading and processing areas.

  • Review and correct computer-generated reports for accuracy.

  • Maintain detailed records, including tickets, inventory reports, and financial documentation.

  • Perform general office duties such as data entry, report generation, and correspondence using Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Load and unload materials using forklifts and wheel loaders.

  • Conduct daily inspections of all machinery and report any maintenance needs.

  • Monitor and maintain sand, gravel, and stone inventory levels.

  • Assist customers with selecting and loading materials.

  • Ensure the work area is clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

  • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

STONE YARD OPERATIONS:

SCALE HOUSE OPERATIONS:

  • Certified forklift operator (or ability to obtain certification).

  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, twisting, lifting, and pulling heavy loads.  Must have the ability to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.  The position requires employees to regularly talk and hear.

REQUIRED EDUCTION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with and/or knowledge of mason supplies

  • Experience operating heavy machinery such as wheel loaders and forklifts.

  • Math skills for inventory tracking and transaction processing.

  • Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems.

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal days

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Company-paid life insurance

  • 401K retirement plan with company match

  • Gym and health club reimbursement program

  • Employee wellness and safety programs

  • Gault Swag

  • Supplied apparel and branded goods

BENEFITS:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Passionate about building positive working relationships with employees and customers

  • Live our company's core values of: Caring, Teamwork, Integrity, and Ownership

  • Provide a superior level of customer service to all our existing and potential customers

EXPECTATIONS:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

100% outside in all weather conditions.  Operation of machinery, getting in and out of machinery.  Exposure to loud and dusty conditions daily.