Scale Operator

Summary

Scale House Operator will operate the scale to weigh incoming and outgoing loads, as necessary. Will also check driver paperwork prior to unloading to ensure truck is loaded to correct warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates scale to weigh incoming and outgoing loads, as necessary.

Checks driver paperwork prior to unloading to ensure truck is loaded to correct warehouse.

Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and assist with any other duties assigned by Production Manager.

Required Skills

• Follows requirements for Lock Out Tag Out, (LOTO)
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Has a firm Knowledge of and adheres to food safety responsibilities.
• Will work with Materials Manager and Customer Service Representatives to ensure timely, accurate communications to the appropriate personnel at our customers on the status of their shipments throughout the day.
• Will work with all concerned to improve the areas under your responsibility regarding employee safety, food safety, product quality, and efficiency.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Personal Appearance – Dresses appropriately for the position and is well groomed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of one-year experience, three years preferred and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Word Processing software; Contact Management systems and Spreadsheet software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of tasks, competencies, prerequisites, or goals.  Other tasks or goals may be assigned – either on a temporary or permanent basis – as deemed necessary by company officials.  Position descriptions, or the employee’s job, may be modified or changed by the company at any time.  This position description should not be considered to be a contract of employment.

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