Weighbridge Clerk at Makueni County Public Service Board

Job group J (1 Post)

Terms of service: Three (3) years contract.
Salary: 31,270 x 1,300 — 32,570 x 1,380 — 33,950 x 1,390 — 35,340 x 1,460 — 36,800 x 1,470 — 38,270 x 1,470 — 39,740 x 1,520 — 41,260 p.m

Job summary: the weighbridge clerk offers accurate weight information of all materials received into the plant and all dispatches out of the plant while ensuring compliance with the set weight tolerances, internal controls and safety requirements. Safeguard the company against the loss of revenue or stocks by ensuring that all trucks in and out of plant are weighed appropriately.

Role and responsibilities of weighbridge clerk

• Safeguard the company against the loss of revenue or stocks by ensuring that all trucks in and out of plant are weighed appropriately and report any exception to your supervisor immediately.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures/requirement while executing your duties.
• Ensure that the truck is properly positioned on the weighbridge then receive the loading/delivery documents from the driver in order to verify that the physical truck on the weighbridge.
• Retrieve the trucks details in WIMS and take the first weight. On the inbound process, check first that the weight is optimal (GVW compliance) if the truck is over loaded reject, it by denying it entry into the plant and inform the security so that they can ensure that the truck exit.
• Issue the loading document to the driver on the outbound process and release the truck for loading/offloading.
• Following truck off loading and proper positioning on the weighbridge take the second weight
• if it is within the set tolerance limit. if the truck is under/overweight, print the rejection slip with the reason indicated, issue it to the driver and send him back to the packing plant for corrective action.
• Following truck off loading and proper positioning on the weighbridge confirm the truck has off loaded all the materials.
• Following second weight, the weighbridge ticket and delivery note/ good issue note will be printed and relevant copies issued to the driver, production manager and own filing.
• Prepare daily weighbridge reports and treat all documents/information as confidential.
• Check proper function of the weighbridge, communication and computer equipment and timely replacement of printer cartridges and printing papers to avoid any delays. Report any malfunction immediately its noted as per the set procedures and follow up on repairs.
• Ensure proper housekeeping around the weighbridge and especially the gaps between the weighing platform and the foundation for accurate weighing.
• Ensure that any exceptions are brought to the attention of management as necessary in order to protect the company's interest.

Qualifications, skills and experience

The candidate should possess a diploma in logistics, purchasing and supplies or engineering

• Basic reporting skills
• Computer literacy skills i.e., excel, MS office
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player and good time management and organizational skills
• Initiative, drive and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure.