Grain Scale Operator

About the Role

The Grain Scale Operator is responsible for scale operations, customer service, communications, clerical tasks, basic grain accounting, and other duties as assigned. The operator manages all commodity inbound and outbound tasks and assists with grain grading and sampling tasks. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to represent the company in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner while providing exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions

• Provide outstanding customer service skills at all times when greeting and servicing customers
• Manage inbound and outbound grain shipments for customers coming across the truck scale
• Grade grain and identify foreign materials
• Record test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded
• Perform required record keeping for trucking weighing and accurate grading activities
• Coordinate delivery numbers, daily inputs, and verification of accuracy
• Operate on-scale interface system and transfer of data
• Respond to customer inquiries at the counter
• Assist with other office functions as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent people skills with an ability to collaborate with a team
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment
• Ability to work long hours on a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand 95% of the time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Pay

$19-$21/hour based on experience. A seasonal bonus may be provided based on attendance and performance at the end of the completed harvest season.

Schedule

This is a full-time seasonal position. Typical days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours. Additional hours are mandatory during peak seasons.