Seasonal Scale Operator

bigriverresources; Edgington (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Big River Resources in Edgington, IL seeks a reliable scale operator to weigh grain trucks, grade corn, and produce precise scale tickets for the plant. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards to support daily operations.

You will lift up to 50 lbs, work mandatory overtime when required, and use basic computer skills to record weights and tickets. A positive attitude around customers and coworkers is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a strong team player with good collaboration.
• Demonstrates commitment to company values.
• Effective time management and prioritization.
• Excellent communication with customers and coworkers.
• Willing to work mandatory overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Weigh grain trucks, grade corn, and produce accurate scale tickets.
• Accurately produce weight tickets for co-products leaving the plant.
• Assist with housekeeping around the scale house and help Material Handlers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong team player

Commitment to company values

Time management

Communication with customers

Positive attitude

Overtime availability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Computer skills

Job description

Essential skills and experience

• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate and work together with customers
• Positive attitude with public, customers, and other employees
• Ability to work mandatory overtime
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Computer Skills

Position Responsibilities

• Weighing grain trucks, grading corn, and producing accurate scale tickets.
• Accurately producing weight tickets for co-products leaving the plant.
• Spare time is spent performing housekeeping duties in and around the scale house area and helping the Material Handlers where needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some areas have been designated areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat and safety glasses are required in designated areas.