Seasonal Grain Scale Operator
The Grain Scale Operator’s responsibilities involve scale operations, customer service, communications, clerical tasks, basic grain accounting, and other duties as assigned. The operator is responsible for all commodity inbound and outbound tasks and assists with grain grading and sampling. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, along with a pleasant, friendly, and professional demeanor when providing exceptional customer service.
Pay
$20–$22/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 workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but availability during core work hours is required. Additional hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, are mandatory during peak seasons.
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service when greeting and servicing customers.
- Manage inbound and outbound grain shipments for customers at the truck scale.
- Grade grain and identify foreign materials.
- Record test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
- Perform required record keeping for truck weighing and accurate grading activities.
- Coordinate delivery numbers, daily inputs, and verify accuracy.
- Operate on-scale interface system and transfer data.
- Respond to customer inquiries at the counter.
- Assist with other office functions as needed.
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.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently stands (95% of the time), walks, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaches with hands and arms.
Requirements
- Excellent people skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
- Flexible and able to multitask in a fast-moving environment.
- Ability to work long hours on a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.