Seasonal Grain Scale Operator

The DeLong Co., Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. seeks a Grain Scale Operator to manage scale operations, assist with grain grading, and provide top-tier customer service. You will handle inbound/outbound shipments, record data, and support clerical tasks in a fast-paced office environment.

This full-time role requires a High School diploma and MS Office experience, with occasional peak-season hours and some weekend work. Represent the company professionally while ensuring accurate grading and data entry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with MS Office is required.
• Ability to grade grain and identify foreign materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound grain shipments at the scale.
• Operate scale interface and transfer data.
• Record test data: weights, temperatures, grades, moisture.
• Provide outstanding customer service at the counter.
• Assist with office functions as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Grain handling

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School or equivalent

MS Office experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Typical days and work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional hours are mandatory during peak seasons, October to end of November. Some weekend work will also be required during peak season only.

Summary/Objective

The Grain Scale Operator’s responsibilities involve scale operations, customer service, communications, clerical tasks, and other duties as assigned. The operator is responsible for all commodity inbound and outbound tasks, assisting with grain grading and sampling tasks. You must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. It is important to always represent the company in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner while providing exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions:

• Provide outstanding customer service skills at all times when greeting and servicing customers.
• Manage inbound grain shipments for customers coming across the truck scale.
• Ability to grade grain and identify foreign materials
• Record test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Perform required record keeping for trucking weighing and accurate grading activities.
• Coordination of delivery numbers, daily inputs, and verification of accuracy.
• Operates on-scale interface system and transfer of data.
• Responds to customer inquiries at the counter.
• Assisting with other office functions as needed.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment, that is also fast paced. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers (Microsoft Office programs and email), phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand 95% of the time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent.
• MS Office experience - Required

Summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.