Scale Operator - Seasonal

The-Scoular-Company; Levant (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Team environment

Job summary

The Scoular Company is seeking a motivated Scale Operator to join our team for the harvest season. This seasonal role lasts through mid-September and may transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.

In this role you will receive, weigh and test grain, weigh trucks, direct them to loading areas, collect samples, and keep the scale area clean. You will greet customers and support operations, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, weigh and test grain delivered to the facility.
• Weigh trucks entering and leaving the facility and direct to loading areas.
• Communicate with the production crew to ensure timely unloading.
• Collect commodity samples from inbound trucks and enter data.
• Maintain cleanliness in the scale room and office area.
• Greet customers and visitors professionally and direct them as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

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