Seasonal Grain Scale Operator

Kids for the Future; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. in Marengo, IL is seeking a Grain Scale Operator for a full-time seasonal role. You will handle scale operations, customer service, basic grain accounting, and assist with grain grading and sampling, while representing the company professionally.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. with some flexibility during peak seasons; overtime may be required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for accurate data recording and daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in grain handling or agricultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide outstanding service at all times.
• Manage inbound and outbound grain shipments at the scale.
• Grade grain and identify foreign materials.
• Record test data: weights, temperatures, grades, moisture, and quantities.
• Maintain accurate trucking weighings and grading records.
• Coordinate delivery numbers and daily data inputs.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 21602 West Railroad Street,Marengo, IL, 60152,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Seasonal - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

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

Pay: $19-$21/hour based on experience. A seasonal bonus may be provided based on attendance and performance at the end of the completed harvest season.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time seasonal position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours. Additional hours are mandatory during peak seasons.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide outstanding customer service skills at all times when greeting and servicing customers.
• Manage inbound and outbound grain shipments for customers coming across the truck scale.
• Ability to grade grain and identity foreign materials
• Record test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or 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.

Requirements

Work Environment for the Grain Scale Operator:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands for the Grain Scale Operator:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.

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.