Scale Operator- Hereford, TX
About The Position
The Scale Operator processes chemical trucks entering and leaving the plant, directs trucks to the appropriate loading or unloading locations, and communicates incoming product information to the production department. The role also greets customers and visitors, maintains a clean and presentable area around the truck scales and scale house, and documents daily truck volume. The Scale Operator follows and updates applicable plant Standard Operating Procedures, inspects and grades delivered grain against purchase contract specifications, and rejects shipments that do not meet standards. The position collects additional composite samples for onsite or offsite testing as needed and enters customer and product information into grain-receiving software. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and personably with staff at all levels.
- Ability to greet customers in a warm and friendly manner.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent sitting, standing, computer use, and telephone use, and occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 10 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in grain grading or receiving is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Process chemical trucks entering and leaving the plant.
- Direct trucks to the proper locations for loading and unloading within the plant.
- Communicate with the production department about incoming product.
- Greet customers and visitors courteously and direct them to the appropriate individual when necessary.
- Keep the area around the truck scales, building, and scale house clean and presentable.
- Document and record daily truck volume.
- Follow applicable plant Standard Operating Procedures and update them as needed for the designated area.
- Inspect and grade delivered grain to ensure it meets quality standards and purchase contract specifications.
- Reject grain shipments that do not meet required standards.
- Collect additional composite samples for onsite and offsite testing as needed.
- Enter customer and product data into grain-receiving software.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
