Scale Operator - Seasonal

Operative; Schuyler (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska is seeking a detail-oriented team member to support scale operations, process grain transactions, and ensure accurate data entry at the front desk and scale room.

Responsibilities include weighing inbound/outbound trucks, greeting customers, handling payments, and performing general clerical duties while maintaining clean facilities and reliable records.

Qualifications

• Proficient with computers and able to operate a computerized scale
• Strong attention to detail for data entry, billing and audits
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound and outbound grain trucks and log data
• Greet customers and handle payments and inquiries
• Perform general clerical duties and mail runs

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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