Scale House Operator – 2nd Shift

US Rail & Logistics; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Rail and Logistics (USRL) is seeking a dependable Scale House Operator for the Hudson, Colorado terminal. The role weighs inbound and outbound trucks, maintains shipment records, and handles bills of lading and related paperwork on the 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM shift.

The ideal candidate is detail-focused, comfortable with computers, and able to communicate professionally with drivers and customers while working independently during heavy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience with scale house operations or data entry preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn new software and online systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional communication with drivers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck scales and accurately weigh inbound and outbound trucks.
• Record truck weights, load information, and shipment details in terminal software and online systems.
• Process bills of lading, scale tickets, shipping documents, and other required paperwork.
• Verify load information and ensure records are complete and accurate.
• Communicate with truck drivers, dispatchers, customers, and terminal personnel.
• Monitor truck traffic and coordinate truck movements through the terminal.
• Maintain accurate digital and paper records for shipments and daily operations.
• Identify and report discrepancies in weights, paperwork, or shipment information.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Professional communication

Independent work

Dependable attendance

Job description

Scale House Operator – 2nd Shift

United States Rail and Logistics (USRL)
Location: Hudson, Colorado
Shift: 2:0 PM – 12:00 AM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

United States Rail and Logistics (USRL) is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Scale House Operator to join our team at our Hudson, Colorado terminal. This position is responsible for weighing trucks entering and exiting the terminal, maintaining accurate shipment records, processing paperwork, and managing online systems used to support daily terminal operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with computers, communicates professionally with drivers and customers, and can work independently during the second shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate truck scales and accurately weigh inbound and outbound trucks.

• Record truck weights, load information, and shipment details in terminal software and online systems.

• Process bills of lading, scale tickets, shipping documents, and other required paperwork.

• Verify load information and ensure records are complete and accurate.

• Communicate with truck drivers, dispatchers, customers, and terminal personnel.

• Monitor truck traffic and coordinate truck movements through the terminal.

• Maintain accurate digital and paper records for shipments and daily operations.

• Identify and report discrepancies in weights, paperwork, or shipment information.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional scale house.

• Follow all company safety procedures and terminal operating requirements.

• Perform other administrative and operational duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and online systems.

• Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately enter and verify numerical information.

• Professional communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks during busy periods.

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Previous experience in a scale house, trucking, logistics, rail terminal, shipping and receiving, or data entry is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, or as otherwise scheduled by terminal management.

• Second shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM.

• Applicants must be able to reliably work the full scheduled shift.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who takes ownership of their work, keeps accurate records, and understands the importance of reliable documentation in a busy transportation and logistics environment. The right candidate will be comfortable interacting with drivers while ensuring every truck movement and shipment is properly documented.

United States Rail and Logistics is an equal opportunity employer.