Scale Operator

Description Position: Scale Operator Job Description Summary / Objective

The Scale House Operators are responsible for weighing and ticketing all inbound and outbound loads, operating the grain scale(s), and completing the probing and grain grading, according to West Plains policies and procedures. Employment for this position is conditioned upon successfully passing certain pre-employment requirements.

- Responsible for weighing and ticketing all inbound and outbound trucks

- Operate grain scale

- Probing and grading grain, according to WP policies & procedures

- Work with and communicate with Elevator Supervisor and VP of Operations

- Maintain a friendly atmosphere and provide a high level of customer service to external and internal customers/grain haulers

- Adhere to all safety regulations

- Maintain a clean work area

- Safe work practices are a condition of employment. Report any safety issue(s) or problem(s) to your supervisor and safety coordinator immediately

- Focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of the job

- Maintain a team environment with all other plant departments

- Actively promote WP’s vision, mission, and values with employees, outside vendors, and customers

- Be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work

- Be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

- Other duties as assigned

Competencies

- High school diploma or equivalent is required

- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the competencies required to perform the essential functions of this position along with effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills

- Prior grain grading experience is highly preferred

- Individual must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English Language, and be able to give accurate verbal and written instructions

- Must have basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Excel & Word programs and have the ability to multitask

- Must be able to communicate clearly in English

Supervisory Responsibility

- None

Work Environment

- This is a physical job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments.

- Must be able to adapt to outside work environments which could include cold, heat, wind, rain, snow, and slippery surfaces

- Individual will be exposed to high noise levels

Physical Demands

- This job can be physically strenuous (demanding) from time to time, and a successful candidate will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces, walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. This job may require the ability to ride a belt man lift and occasionally work at significant heights, with requisite balance and equilibrium. The job requires the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. This job requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders.

- This job requires wearing personal protective equipment, including hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respiratory protection and ear protection as appropriate.

- This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies and memos, and to communicate clearly with co-workers and supervisors.

- It is important to have vision that permits close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. If it is necessary in this position to grade grain, the ability to identify and distinguish colors is also important.

- You also need the ability to detect odors and the ability to understand and discern safety warning systems.

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