Located in Valdosta, GA
Pay: $17/hr
Job Full Description
Express Employment Professionals has an immediate opening with a local agricultural company for a Weigh Technician / Harvest Scale Clerk. This seasonal position plays a critical role in grain receiving and shipping operations by accurately weighing trucks, grading grain, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety standards during the busy harvest season.
Starting at $17.00 per hour
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate truck scale systems to accurately weigh inbound and outbound grain loads.
- Generate scale tickets, receipts, and shipping/receiving documentation.
- Collect grain samples from incoming loads and assist with grain grading activities.
- Evaluate grain quality, including moisture, dockage, foreign material, and damage.
- Learn and perform inspections of crop loads according to company standards.
- Maintain accurate records through data entry and computerized scale systems.
- Answer phones, assist customers, and provide professional communication with farmers, truck drivers, and management.
- File documents and maintain organized records.
- Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning of work areas, including grain dust and debris removal.
- Follow all company safety procedures and regulations.
- Assist with other harvest operations and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Working knowledge of weights and measures pertaining to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) units is preferred.
- Knowledge of safety practices around commercial trucks and heavy equipment.
- Ability to think quickly and accurately calculate figures as they relate to weights, measurements, and applicable regulations.
- Basic computer proficiency required.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
- Previous data entry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience operating standard office equipment, including copiers, scanners, fax machines, and multi-function printers.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, and changing weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Schedule Requirements
- Must be available to work extended hours during peak harvest seasons.
- Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required based on operational needs.
Why Work Through Express Employment Professionals?
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
- Opportunity to gain valuable agricultural and grain-handling experience
- Dedicated support from your Express Employment recruiting team
Apply today! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced agricultural environment, have strong attention to detail, and are comfortable working around commercial vehicles, we encourage you to apply for this excellent opportunity in Valdosta.
Valdosta, GA
2871
1900 Gornto Road
Suite F
Valdosta, GA 31602
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