Weighbridge Operator
712922 · Light Next-day ready Career data Verified
Inventory specialists weigh, measure and check materials, supplies, products and equipment and keep records of them.
Most common salary $60k – $83k
Upper salary up to $101k
Training 0-2 years
Description
Operates weighing plant and issues measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and load weight.
Typical work tasks
- Weigh vehicles and load and issue measurement tickets; maintains plant.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors and outdoors.
- Works in adequately heated and ventilated areas when indoors.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Light to sedentary physical demand
- Frequently stands and walks to perform tasks.
- Occasionally stretches up and across when using controls.
- Occasionally squats or crouches to carry out inspections.
- Does not usually twist the body or neck.
- Bends occasionally to carry out inspections.
- Works constantly with controls which may be computerised.
- Lifting and carrying is not a significant requirement of the job.
- Repetitive hand and arm movements are required for the operation of plant controls.
- Driving is not required.
- Mental skills necessary include communication, practical, technical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Entry-level on-the-job training sufficient; no licence gate.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.