Scale Clerk: Cotton & Grain Operations

UNITED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INC; Danevang (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INC. seeks a Cotton & Grain Scale Clerk in Danevang, TX to weigh loads, issue scale tickets, and maintain records across both departments.

The role balances cotton and grain duties with emphasis on accuracy, customer service, and efficient workflows. Responsibilities include processing scale transactions, verifying details, assisting producers and drivers, and supporting data entry and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer proficiency and accurate data-entry skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and verify numerical information.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work the assigned schedule.
• Preferred: Experience in scale operations, agriculture, logistics, commodity handling, or administrative support.
• Familiarity with cotton or grain operations.
• Experience using scale software, agricultural business systems, or Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck scales and record accurate gross, tare, and net weights for incoming and outgoing loads.
• Verify producer or customer information, commodity, truck identification, destination, and other required transaction details.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain accurate scale tickets and supporting records.
• Follow established weighing procedures and report scale malfunctions or questionable readings promptly.
• Identify missing information, duplicate entries, or discrepancies and coordinate corrections with the appropriate supervisor.
• Communicate with drivers and operations staff to support safe, orderly traffic through the scale area.
• Process scale transactions for cotton-related loads and materials as assigned.
• Maintain accurate producer, load, and shipment records.
• Assist with data entry, document organization, and routine reporting for Cotton operations.
• Coordinate with Cotton staff to resolve ticket discrepancies and provide timely transaction information.
• Support increased transaction volume during cotton harvest.
• Process scale transactions for incoming and outgoing grain.
• Record commodity, producer, destination, and applicable grading or testing information provided by authorized personnel.
• Assist with grain sampling and testing when trained and assigned.
• Maintain receiving and shipping records and provide supporting documentation for reconciliation and billing.
• Coordinate with Grain staff to resolve discrepancies and support efficient unloading and loading.
• Support increased transaction volume during grain harvest.
• Greet and assist producers, customers, drivers, and visitors professionally.
• Answer calls, respond to routine questions, and direct inquiries to the appropriate employee.
• Enter information accurately into designated software systems.
• Organize and retain scale tickets, reports, and related documents according to company procedures.
• Assist with daily ticket reconciliation and provide records needed for billing and operational reporting.
• Protect confidential producer, customer, and company information.
• Coordinate daily priorities with Cotton and Grain supervisors and communicate conflicting assignments promptly.
• Follow company safety procedures, traffic controls, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and equipment concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Basic math

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Multitasking

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scale software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UNITED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INC. seeks a Cotton & Grain Scale Clerk in Danevang, TX to weigh loads, issue scale tickets, and maintain records across both departments.

The role balances cotton and grain duties with emphasis on accuracy, customer service, and efficient workflows. Responsibilities include processing scale transactions, verifying details, assisting producers and drivers, and supporting data entry and reporting.