Scale House Operator

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Town of Palmyra (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking a Scale House Operator in Wisconsin to manage driver interactions at the mill, weigh loads, and complete delivery paperwork. You’ll help move trucks and products to the correct locations and support sanitation scheduling.

Key duties include driver communication, scale operation, unloading ingredient trucks per procedure, and performing other duties as assigned. A strong team attitude and good communication are essential. Basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Driver communication and scale operation.
• Unload ingredient trucks according to procedure and product flowability.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Agricultural experience preferred

Feed mill experience preferred

Preventive maintenance training desirable

Job description

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.
• Unload ingredient trucks according to procedure and product flowability.
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities