Scale Operator

Scoular Co.; Pittsburg, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Scoular is seeking a motivated Scale Operator to join our team for the harvest season. This seasonal position runs through mid-September with the possibility to transition to full-time.

You will weigh and test grain, assist producers and drivers, and support operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace. You must be dependable, willing to work overtime, outdoors in all weather, and able to stand for long periods while avoiding grain dust.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance required.
• Willingness to work overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to work in an environment with grain dust.

Responsibilities

• Receive, weigh and test grain and provide customer service to Producers/Drivers.
• Weigh trucks entering and leaving the facility and direct them to loading/unloading areas.
• Collect commodity samples from inbound trucks and log data in tracking system.
• Maintain cleanliness in office and scale room.
• Greet customers and visitors professionally and direct them appropriately.
• Support operations with other duties as needed.
• On-the-job training provided.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Overtime flexibility

Outdoor work readiness

Stand for long periods

Grain dust tolerance

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 $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250+ 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

EEO is the Law