Position Summary

The Weighmaster is responsible for the daily operations and workflow for the scale house at their site. This includes preparing and sampling the grain for moisture, damage, and foreign material and communicating with truck drivers/customers as needed. The Weighmaster also communicates with the dump room operator to inform them of the type of incoming grain and enter the correct information on CompuWeigh tickets for each truck. The Weighmaster assists in the accounting actions for both inbound and outbound grain accounts. Speaks with and assists customers as needed. Ensures supplies are in place for multiple areas (postage, office, tickets, etc.).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Weighs in trucks using the CompuWeigh system. Enter the correct information on CompuWeigh tickets for each truck coming in.
• Collects and prepares grain samples for testing using the grain probe. Grades inbound and outbound grain. Inspect samples and determine defects or rejections and the presence of foreign material. Communicates with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
• Weighs grain. Inform the dump of commodity B's moisture level to ensure grain goes to the proper bin.
• Communicates with truck drivers to determine the customer account and application.
• Enforces weight limits on outbound trucks as required by law.
• Correspond with the Dump room operator to direct the grain to the correct dump and bin.
• Provides scale use to outside facilities.
• Provides appropriate testing for diseased grain in the testing room when necessary.
• Provides tickets to truck drivers and inside personnel as evidence of shipment.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with customers.
• Troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Maintains a clean working environment. Ensures all work areas in the scale house are clean and in good working order.
• Complies with all safety rules.
• Performs general activities such as operating grain testing machinery.
• Ensures all work areas, including the scale house and around the probe, are always clean, tidy, and organized.
• Responsible for inner office communication with other departments as necessary.
• Log in/out of the company computer to access and transmit logs, documents, and market or contract reviews.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Characteristics and Attributes

• Must be punctual and reliable at work, as grain testing is paramount before storing the grain.
• Must be attentive to detail in inspecting and measuring grain, looking for reliable products and defects. Creative in deriving solutions when a problem requires thinking outside the box.
• Acts as a team player with Operation Technicians and Operation Supervisor. Change duties from time to time when needed. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions at times.
• The person in this position often works alone and, as such, must be self-motivated to do an independent and comprehensive job handling grain and workflow.
• Strives to ensure safety at all levels in the work environment.
• Demonstrates integrity at all times.
• Communicate with drivers as needed. Able to present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret questions, duties, and news; build relationships with customers or clients; practical listening skills.
• Works well with the outside public as needed.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and some research skills as needed occasionally.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

A high school education or equivalent is needed for employment. Prior experience working in a grain facility is preferred but not essential.