Scale Operator

Columbia Grain International; Plentywood (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Life Insurance

401K

Holidays & PTO

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Columbia Grain International is seeking a Scale Operator at Plentywood, MT. The role focuses on scale operations, weighing, grading grain, producing scale tickets, and maintaining customer relationships.

You will support daily reporting, safety compliance, and teamwork in a fast-paced facility. The position requires 18+ years old, basic computer skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Communication over Z way radio.
• Industrial/manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Agricultural background is a plus.
• Ability to read safety rules and operation manuals.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of grain/ticket systems.
• Strong work ethic, good attendance, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate the scale, weighing and grading inbound/outbound grain and issue scale tickets.
• Run daily reports and cross-check scale equipment; maintain customer relationships.
• Housekeeping and upkeep of scale areas; ensure safety and sanitation.
• Maintain flexible availability for production needs, including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Computer basics

Attendance reliability

Problem solving

Tools

Grain ticket system

Scale equipment

Z way radio

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Plentywood Elevator - Plentywood, MT 59254, Position Type: Full-time, Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities, including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product and to fulfill our mission of feeding the world.

The Scale Operator will be responsible for scale operations, customer service, and communications.

The Scale Operator will collaborate with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating the scale, which includes weighing and grading inbound and outbound grain to issue scale tickets.
• Ability to run daily reports, administer cross-checks of scale equipment, and maintain customer relationships.
• General housekeeping and upkeep of the working areas, including sweeping, vacuuming, and sanitation.
• Must have open availability to work a flexible schedule when production requires, including the ability to work entire shift, extended shift hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Communication over Z way radio.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
• An agricultural background is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of working with a computer and the ability to understand the grain and ticket system.
• Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and of high quality), efficient, and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.

Physical Requirements necessary to perform this job

• Must be able to move freely throughout the scale room, including walking, standing, and sitting.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally required to off-grade grain.
• Required to wear protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves, coveralls, and other PPE when outside.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health, dental, and RX benefits.
• Company paid life insurance and disability.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer