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Scale House Attendant

GreenWaste
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Title: Scale House Attendant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Operations Manager

Pay: $20-$26/hr.

About The Company

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20 municipalities and 50 jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10 locations, and have 1,000 employees.

We are seeking a successful Scale House Attendant to join our team to assist our organization in providing a successful work environment where our employees can be safe, thrive and give their personal best each day. This position is expected to work out of our office at 980 State Highway 25, Gilroy, CA 95020 and some job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of a highly motivated, professional, self-directed, and enthusiastic candidate Scale House Attendant role. This position calls for a person who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a team of individuals who work well together. The position comes with a high learning curve and the key functions, skills and qualifications are imperative to the success of the role.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

  • Assist customers with service information, provide accurate costs and accept payment for inbound and outbound transactions.
  • Ability to learn material classification and review loads.
  • Work well in a team setting and work well with others including team members, supervisors, managers, and customers.
  • Attention to detail is critical for data entry.
  • Manage traffic control and provide site direction to offload the material.
  • Punctuality and attendance is key
  • Potential for cross training at other nearby sites

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Customer service skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic computer skills, printing, and data entry
  • Ability to follow instructions and not taking
  • Reliable and great attendance
  • Punctuality
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to climb up and down a staircase to review loads, reach above shoulders, prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Read and Write in English
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Language Skill

  • Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Physical Demands

  • Climbing stairs up and down frequently throughout the shift
  • Frequent standing, walking and semi-frequent sitting
  • Ability to stand up for the entire shift
  • Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 75 lbs
  • Constant bending and twisting

Work Environment

Typical work week is Night Shift; Monday through Friday, however Saturday and Sunday work may be required. Overtime required as needed. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment and start/end time based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify. Esta Organización Participa en E- Verify .

GreenWaste Core Values

Integrity

Do what’s right for each other and our communities.

Teamwork

Work together to help our communities thrive.

Creativity

Experiment and try something new, big or small.

Innovation

Champion ideas that drive sustainability every day.

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