Seasonal Scale Probe Operator

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings; where applicable participates in Food Safety and Quality Programs e.g. Oilseed Processing locations.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Identify inbound trucks; weigh in trucks, record information and take samples, where applicable.
• Perform appropriate tests required for the grading of specific grains, where applicable.
• Electronically record information required e.g. grades, splits, weights, etc.
• Direct trucks to the appropriate location.
• Weigh out empty trucks and accurately record information, where applicable.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, while keeping the truck line moving.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly.
• Label and store samples according to facility protocol, where applicable.
• Perform general clean-up including sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting and other general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned; including assisting with ground piles, cleaning bins, rail duties, etc.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  
  None required. Preferred – 1 year experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• License/Certification:
  Grain grader and/or weighing certificate; if not obtained before hire must obtain in time applicable to perform job duties.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of computers and software.
  • Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Able to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems.
  • Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

• Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
• Ability to bend and stoop occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently.
• Ability to climb stairs, where applicable.
• Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously.
• Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples, where applicable.
• Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose.
• Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers).
• Ability to grasp and reach constantly/continuously and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
• Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
• Ability to lift 3 lb. samples above the shoulder, frequently, where applicable.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms).
• Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment.

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential…