Scale Operator

Archer Daniels Midland • Ashburn, VA

346d

About The Position

This is a full time salaried non-exempt position. The Scale Operator will be responsible for weighing trucks into and out of the facility as well as all paperwork associated with incoming and outgoing shipments. This role involves coordinating unloading, loading and staging of farmerstock, hulls, oilstock and shelled good shipments, and requires effective communication with the office team. The operator will also be responsible for recording balancing and distribution of all required administrative paperwork and records with incoming and outgoing shipments. Timeliness and attendance during hours and days of truck scales operation are crucial, especially during Harvest and other times. The operator will check seals on truck doors/openings against the individual 'Truck Seal' and check 'Bill of Ladings' against 'Truck Seal'. Additionally, the operator will be responsible for the daily check balancing of the scales and reporting of scale weight issues to the assigned person, as well as managing the inventory of scale supplies and 'Farmer Stock Delivery Tickets'. Correct recording of trailer tag numbers, 'Bill of Ladings' numbers, scale ticket numbers, delivery tickets numbers and BOL numbers is essential. The operator may also assist with other office tasks as necessary, including answering the phone, maintaining cleanliness of the work area, and recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, security issues, and environmental issues.

Requirements

• Prior experience running industrial scales preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Safety-oriented work habits.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe systems.
• Document filing skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing workload priorities.
• Strong familiarity with office concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to routinely arrive at work on time and maintain a good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Weigh trucks into and out of the facility and manage associated paperwork.
• Coordinate unloading, loading, and staging of shipments.
• Communicate effectively with the office team.
• Record balancing and distribution of administrative paperwork.
• Maintain timely attendance during truck scales operation.
• Check seals on truck doors/openings and verify against 'Truck Seal' and 'Bill of Ladings'.
• Perform daily check balancing of scales and report weight issues.
• Manage inventory of scale supplies and 'Farmer Stock Delivery Tickets'.
• Record trailer tag numbers, 'Bill of Ladings' numbers, scale ticket numbers, and delivery ticket numbers.
• Assist with other office tasks as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees