Grain Scale Operator

SUMMARY

As a Grain Scale Operator, you will be responsible for scaling inbound, outbound, and transfer grain trucks at various elevators across the company. The Grain Scale Operator will need to demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent communication, and customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly weigh each scale ticket on every load delivered/shipped by the grain elevator
• Properly identify the correct commodity, customer, and delivery sheet for entry into the database
• Properly grade each grain sample and enter it correctly into database
• Maintain effective communication with the location manager, operators, and all customers
• Uphold a positive attitude and excellent customer service
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work overtime as required during harvest
  • Regular hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday
• Must obtain a valid driver’s license
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Must be detail-orientated
• Must have good basic computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet
• Fluent in English, bilingual speaking in Spanish is a bonus
   

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION

• Positive Outlook - Always displays optimism.  Stays positive and remains upbeat.  Notices and acknowledges things that are going well, especially during stressful times.  Faces problems head on and will make productive changes to the outcome.
• Relationship Building - Develops contacts and relationships which are internal and external to the organization and facilitates work efforts or to gain support and cooperation from others.
• Productivity - Meets or exceeds the expectations that have been established for this position.  Has successfully combined skills, ability and effort to ensure that manager’s expectations related to position results and output are achieved.
• Dependability - Follows through with commitments and can be counted on to meet deadlines. Comes to work on time as scheduled and is ready for work. Demonstrates a good attendance record and is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Personal Accountability for Safety - Behaves in a way that demonstrates Safety as a top priority.  Immediately informs a supervisor about any unsafe working conditions. Does not hesitate to address co-workers that engage in unsafe work habits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing
• Light Lifting
• Use of hands
• Reach with hands and arms

DISCLAIMER

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.