Scale House Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Omaha Track is the innovative product and service supplier to the railroad industry-dedicated to providing excellence, quality, and value. We are committed to remaining the industry leader by focusing on continuous growth and improvement in our 4 areas of focus: Materials/Railroad Services/Equipment/Terminal Services.

Job Title: Inventory Specialist Scale House Operator

Company: Omaha Track, Inc.

Organization: OTE

Location: Omaha, NE – WECO/Millard Rail Yard

Site Supervisor: WECO Yard Manager

Manager: WECO Yard Manager

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time

The Inventory Specialist Scale House Operator is responsible for managing the inventory on site at the WECO/Millard Rail Yard.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Complete all scaling duties for inbound/outbound railcars and trucks in addition to scaling inventory in the yard
• Communicate frequently with yard employees regarding inbound/outbound shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions for all materials stored/processed at the yard
• Maintain accurate records for all railcars located in the yard, including tracking car switching
• Calculate piece count/quantity for sales orders and maintain the balance to be shipped
• Prepare and submit all necessary reporting and paperwork to the corporate office, including: railcar status reports, inbound/outbound shipment logs, material code change forms, etc.
• Proactively manage and be prepared for anticipated incoming material and railcars
• Submit all safety briefing reports to Safety on behalf of the yard
• Administrative duties for the yard including answering and handling incoming phone calls appropriately, managing/ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean, well-organized work environment
• Coordinate daily priorities and work flow with the WECO Yard Manager
• First point of contact for visitor and handles any customer inquiries

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in business or equivalent work experience (2 - 3 years) required
• Previous experience in the railroad industry or tracking inventory is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Intermediate level skills in MS Outlook and MS Excel
• Demonstrated initiative to proactively seek out work, complete tasks, and follow-up on outstanding items
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and prioritize tasks appropriately

Work Requirements

• Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
• Ability to work outdoors in a rail yard environment subject to all elements and conditions as needed
• Ability to lift/carry up to 15 - 50lbs
• Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, bending, squatting, finger dexterity, and reaching above/below shoulders

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description was last updated on April 17, 2026

Omaha Track, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.