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Seasonal Scale Operator

The DeLong Co., Inc.
Hampshire, IL Temporary
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Brief 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.

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.

Salary : $19 - $21

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