Scale House Operator

Advance Services Inc.; Clearfield (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Referral incentives

Job summary

Advance Services, Inc. is seeking a Scale House Operator for our chicken fertilizer plant in Clearfield, IA.

The role involves weighing inbound/outbound loads, issuing scale tickets, verifying materials, and maintaining records while providing professional customer service to drivers and on-site teams. Responsibilities include operating scale software, preparing tickets and receipts, coordinating with drivers and plant personnel, tracking daily volumes, and assisting with basic admin tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in scale house, shipping/receiving, agriculture, trucking, landfill, quarry, or manufacturing preferred.
• Comfortable with computers, data entry, and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck scale software to weigh and document loads.
• Create and distribute scale tickets, load paperwork, and receipts with accurate details.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, and plant personnel on traffic, loading instructions, and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scale software

Computer literacy

Job description

Scale House Operator (Chicken Fertilizer Plant)

We’re hiring a Scale House Operator to support daily operations at our manure processing/compost facility. This role is responsible for weighing inbound and outbound loads, issuing scale tickets, verifying materials, maintaining accurate records, and providing professional customer service to drivers and on-site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate truck scale software to weigh and document incoming/outgoing loads (manure, bedding, compost, byproducts, etc.).
• Create and distribute scale tickets, load paperwork, and receipts; verify driver, product, and load details for accuracy.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatch, and plant personnel regarding traffic flow, staging, unloading/loading instructions, and safety requirements.
• Track daily volumes, tonnage, and load logs; assist with end-of-day reports and basic data entry.
• Monitor facility radio/phone and respond promptly to operational requests.
• Enforce site policies: PPE compliance, speed limits, biosecurity, and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with general administrative tasks as needed (filing, scanning, invoice support, customer records).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in a scale house, shipping/receiving, agriculture, trucking, landfill, quarry, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Comfortable with computers, data entry, and basic math (weights, tickets, simple reports).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and a customer-service mindset when working with drivers.
• Ability to work outdoors/around agricultural odors, dust, and heavy equipment traffic.

Physical / Work Environment

• Work is primarily in a scale house office with frequent interaction with drivers and operations teams.
• Exposure to dust, odors, noise, and changing weather when stepping outside.
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Why work for Advance Services, Inc?

Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.

Enjoy our easy application process.

You NEVER pay a fee!

Weekly pay.

Fun Safety and attendance incentives.

Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.

Great Referral Incentives.

Advance Services partners with the top companies in the area!

Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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