Security/Scale Operator

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a Canadian manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is looking for a Scale House Operator to join its team in Brampton, Ontario. Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the operator books truck driver appointments, controls trucks at the yard scale and ensures the safety and security of the premises.

Key responsibilities

• Receive calls to book truck driver appointments and control trucks at the scale in the yard
• Screen employees daily according to company protocol and refuse to release unsafe loads, reporting them to the Shipping Supervisor or Safety Coordinator
• Investigate weight variance alarms and summon Shipping personnel
• Know emergency procedures and report emergencies, fires, odour complaints, security breaches and other incidents, including completing Occurrence Reports and Incident Reports (C300)
• Maintain logbooks, print scale tickets, bills of lading and customs papers, obtain signatures and forward copies to billing
• Carry out scheduled security rounds, record findings and report fire hazards, missing or defective fire hoses and extinguishers
• Record key, PPE and walkie-talkie issuances and monitor the security system and gate monitors
• Manage the stockroom after hours and on weekends, and perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient computer skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical and able to work independently

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Health care
• A progressive, challenging workplace with a commitment to teamwork and integrity