Scale House Operator – 2nd Shift (2 PM–12 AM)

U.S. Rail & Logistics; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Rail and Logistics is seeking a dependable Scale House Operator for our Hudson, Colorado terminal. The role focuses on weighing trucks, recording shipment details, and processing associated paperwork to support daily operations.

The 2:00 PM–12:00 AM shift is full-time on weekdays, with responsibilities spanning data entry, system management, and coordination with drivers and dispatchers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and reliable.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Basic math skills for entering and verifying data.
• Professional communication and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Experience in scale house/logistics or data entry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck scales and weigh inbound/outbound trucks.
• Record weights, load info, and shipment details in systems.
• Process bills of lading, scale tickets, and paperwork.
• Verify load information and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with drivers, dispatchers, customers, and staff.
• Monitor truck traffic and coordinate movements.
• Maintain digital and paper shipment records.
• Identify discrepancies in weights or paperwork.
• Keep scale house clean and organized.
• Follow safety procedures and terminal requirements.
• Perform additional admin and operational duties as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication

Independent worker

Attendance reliability

Logistics experience

Job description

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.

Scale House Operator – 2nd Shift

Location: Hudson, Colorado

Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

Salary: $18 - $20 per hour