Scale Operator - Seasonal

frontiercooperative; Ceresco (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative is seeking a detail‑oriented individual to manage scale operations, assist customers, and perform clerical tasks. You will weigh inbound and outbound grain, record transactions, answer inquiries, and handle routine payments.

The role emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and clear communication in a cooperative farming community setting in Nebraska.

Qualifications

• Proficient with computers and data entry.
• Ability to operate a computerized scale and record data accurately.
• Strong attention to detail for billing and audits.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computerized scale, weigh shipments, and log data.
• Provide courteous customer service and handle payments.
• Perform general clerical duties and maintain office cleanliness.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Computerized scale

Job description

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

What you'll do:

Scale Operations

• Weigh inbound and outbound grain trucks using a computerized scale; log vehicle type, tags, and driver information for each transaction
• Probe grain to check moisture levels and grade the amount of foreign materials
• Create and print receipts and tickets for customers and location transfers
• Verify scale tickets with customers and generate reports as needed
• Accurately record weight data for billing purposes and perform regular audits to ensure proper billing

Customer Service

• Greet patrons, customers, farmers, and employees promptly and courteously
• Answer phones promptly and direct calls as needed
• Accept and process payments and assist customers with transaction questions

Office & Clerical Support

• Perform general clerical duties including filing, answering phones, and running errands
• Pick up and drop off mail at the post office as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of the office and scale room

What we are looking for:

• Proficient with computers; ability to operate a computerized scale and accurately record transaction data
• Strong attention to detail for data entry, billing accuracy, and audit processes
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or agricultural experience