Scale Operator

The Scoular Company; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k match

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Volunteer time

Job summary

The Scoular Company in Salina, KS is seeking a motivated Scale Operator for a seasonal role through the harvest period, with a possibility to transition to full-time. The role emphasizes weighing, testing grain, and strong customer service to producers and drivers.

Responsibilities include directing trucks, collecting samples, maintaining scale-area cleanliness, and assisting the production team as needed. Training provided to ensure safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Genuine reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Overtime including nights, weekends and holidays may be required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shifts.
• Ability to work in dusty grain environments and bend/reach as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, weigh and test grain and provide superior customer service to producers/drivers.
• Weigh trucks entering and leaving the facility and direct them for loading/unloading.
• Collect commodity samples from inbound trucks and log data in tracking system.
• Maintain cleanliness in the scale area and office area.
• Greet customers professionally and direct them to the right staff.
• Support operations with additional duties as needed.
• On-the-job training is provided.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Overtime

Outdoor work

Standing long periods

Tools

Tracking system

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