Seasonal Scale Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Location:

Headland, ALPay: Starting at $16.00/hr+ (depending on experience)Schedule: Typically 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Hours may extend to 9:00 PM or later during peak season and based on business demands.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and dependable Seasonal Scale Operator to support daily operations at a busy agricultural facility during peanut season. This position is responsible for operating inbound and outbound truck scales, managing high-volume data entry, maintaining accurate crop documentation, and ensuring product integrity throughout the process.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, performs well under pressure, can manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate inbound and outbound truck scales, accurately weighing vehicles entering and leaving the facility.

• Verify, record, and maintain detailed crop and load information.

• Enter high volumes of data into company systems with speed and accuracy.

• Create and maintain load tickets, batch records, and other required documentation.

• Ensure crops, lots, and customer information remain properly identified and separated to prevent product mix-ups.

• Receive customer orders and enter information into tracking and inventory systems.

• Monitor scale activity and coordinate truck flow throughout the facility.

• File paperwork and maintain organized records for audits and operational tracking.

• Answer phones and professionally assist customers, truck drivers, and visitors.

• Communicate effectively with drivers, production personnel, and management regarding load status and documentation.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in paperwork, weights, or load information.

• Support additional clerical and operational duties as needed during peak season.

Required Qualifications

• Previous data entry experience required.

• Ability to type a minimum of 30 WPM.

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable making decisions and working independently.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Proficiency with computers and common office software.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous scale house, logistics, agricultural, warehouse, transportation, or shipping/receiving experience.

• Experience working with inventory tracking or load management systems.

• Experience handling high-volume data entry while maintaining accuracy.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced seasonal operation with periods of high truck traffic.

• Frequent interaction with truck drivers, customers, and facility personnel.

• Requires maintaining accuracy and organization while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Candidate must be able to remain calm under pressure and ensure all documentation and crop information is processed correctly to prevent costly errors.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to remain focused during busy periods. They are comfortable working alone, can manage two scales simultaneously when needed, and understand the importance of accuracy when handling agricultural products and customer records.