Scale Attendant

About the role

Dakota Prairie, SMSC’s Organics Recycling Facility is seeking a part-time, seasonal Scale Attendant. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to grow within a supportive community.

Schedule

This is a seasonal position through November with the following hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Operate the scale house to record in-coming and out-going weights and generate billing information for Finance.
• Accept payments for product sales and advise customers on proper application for compost and soil blends.
• Inspect in-bound loads for contamination.
• Act as the first point of contact for all customers entering the facility, providing excellent customer service to both residential and commercial customers.
• Answer questions, complete transactions, and provide information regarding rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Operate the commercial truck scale, input data into a computer software system, and create receipts for each transaction.
• Communicate with site operators to ensure proper location of special product orders and direct customers to loading/unloading areas.
• Use a two-way radio to communicate with yard operators about facility traffic.
• Receive payments, balance receipts daily, and ensure accurate record-keeping and billing.
• Perform routine cleaning of the scale house and surrounding area to maintain a neat, organized, and safe environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Basic knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheets, and email software.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO package, including outreach hours for volunteer work through the #SMSCgives program.
• Discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes, and fitness memberships.
• Free uniforms and free uniform cleaning.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About the organization

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) contributes to causes, organizations, and tribes across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated over $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and supported regional governments and infrastructure. Through the Native Green initiative, the SMSC diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills annually, uses compostable containers, and has restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative.