Scale House Operator

Daybreak Foods; Town of Palmyra (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods is seeking a scale house operator to manage driver interactions at the mill, ensure accurate weigh-ins and paperwork, and help move trucks and products to proper locations.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills, with experience in agriculture or feed mills preferred. Physical tasks include lifting and standing as part of routine duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in agriculture/feed milling preferred.
• Experience with maintenance training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with drivers and operate the scale house.
• Complete delivery paperwork.
• Unload ingredient trucks following procedures and product flow.
• Coordinate scheduled sanitation activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Agricultural experience preferred

Feed mill experience preferred

Maintenance training desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Site-specific software

Job description

Summary

The scale house operator communicates with drivers as they enter the mill. They properly weigh in and complete delivery paperwork. Scale house operators facilitate the movement of the trucks and products to the correct location and assist the team with sanitation schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Driver communication and scale operation.
• Complete delivery paperwork.
• Unload ingredient trucks according to procedure and product flowability.
• Complete scheduled sanitation schedules.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Agricultural experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in a feed mill is preferred.
• Training in preventative maintenance programs, mechanical and electrical systems is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills with a teamwork attitude are essential.
• Self-motivation with a drive to follow policy and procedures is required.
• Computer skills, Word, Excel and site-specific software required.
• Mathematical ability is required.
• Knowledge of production agriculture is desirable.

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 60 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to climb up to 150ft by ladder.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Employee may work in outside environment where temperatures vary seasonally. Clothing must be worn based on seasonal weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Certain areas may be loud enough to require ear protection. All personal protective equipment will be provided and required during certain working conditions and in certain areas. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places.

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