Scale Operator

The Scoular Company; Lake City, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k plan

12 paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Scoular Company is seeking a motivated Scale Operator to join our team in Lake City, FL for a seasonal harvest-cycle role with potential to transition to full-time. Responsibilities include weighing grain, directing trucks, collecting samples, and maintaining the scale area, with strong customer service to producers and drivers.

Ideal candidates show dependable attendance and flexibility to work overtime, including nights and weekends, and are comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and reliability.
• Willingness to work overtime, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to stand for long periods and handle grain dust.

Responsibilities

• Receive, weigh and test grain while delivering customer service to Producers/Drivers.
• Weigh trucks entering and leaving the facility and direct them for loading/unloading.
• Probe inbound trucks to collect samples and enter data into tracking system.
• Maintain clean and organized scale/office areas.
• Greet customers professionally and direct them as needed.
• Support operations with other duties as required.
• Attend on-the-job training provided.

Skills

Grain handling

Weighing

Customer service

Outdoor work

Job description

Scoular is seeking a motivated Scale Operator to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating safe and reliable supply chain solutions for our customers. This is a seasonal position lasting through our harvest cycle in mid-September that has the possibility to transition to full-time. We are a team-oriented workplace that motivates hard-working individuals that can adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

Primary duties include:

• Receive, weigh and test grain delivered to the facility while providing superior customer service to the Producers/Drivers.
• Weigh all trucks coming into and leaving the facility and directing trucks to the proper location for loading and unloading. Communicate with the production crew to ensure timely unloading of trucks.
• Probe all inbound trucks to collect commodity sample and enter all customer and commodity information into tracking system.
• Housekeeping duties to keep area within the office area and scale room clean and presentable.
• Greet customers and visitors (both in person and via telephone) in a professional and courteous manner and direct them to the appropriate individual if necessary.
• Other duties as needed to support operations.
• On-the-job training provided.

About You

• Dependable attendance.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat (90-120F), cold (subzero), and high winds (40+ mph).
• Conditions can include occasional outdoor exposure: hot summer temperatures (90 – 120 degrees) and windy conditions.
• Must be able to remain standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in an environment with high levels of grain dust.
• Must be able to bend and reach in normal range of movement.

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible.We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact

The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer

The Scoular Company is a Drug-Free Workplace