Seasonal Grain Scale Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal bonus

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. seeks a Grain Scale Operator for a full-time seasonal role in Minooka, IL. You will handle scale operations, customer service, basic grain accounting, and sampling tasks while ensuring accurate data recording and friendly service at the counter.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extra hours during peak harvest. A high school diploma is required and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service at the counter.
• Manage inbound and outbound grain shipments.
• Grade grain and identify foreign materials.
• Record test data and moisture/weight information.
• Coordinate delivery numbers and verify accuracy.
• Operate on-scale interface system and transfer data.
• Respond to customer inquiries and support office tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 60 US Highway 52,Minooka, IL, 60447,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $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.

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:

• 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.

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.

Requirements

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with a team.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment;
• Ability to work long hours on a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.

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.