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Grain Scale Operator

The DeLong Co., Inc.
Joliet, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Brief Description

Scale House Operator

Benefits

  • The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Free Dental, Vision, Rx, pet insurance and Life insurance coverage.
  • 401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long Term Disability

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: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to represent the company in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role operates in a professional, fast-paced office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers (Microsoft Office and email), phones, and photocopiers. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand approximately 95% of the time, and must be able to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

About The Delong Co., Inc.

The DeLong Co. has been a trusted partner to farmers and agricultural communities for generations. Our grain operations are central to the regional food supply chain — and the people who run them are the backbone of everything we do. As a Scale House Operator, you'll be the first friendly face our customers see, playing a key role in keeping our operation accurate, efficient, and welcoming.

If you're ready to bring your attention to detail and people skills to a role that matters — apply today. We'd love to talk.

The DeLong Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

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