Scale Technician

Scale Technician

POET Grain is a leader in the grain markets, buying nearly 1 billion bushels of grain each year. As a Scale Technician, core duties are operating the grain scale(s) and the computer systems to ensure the quality of inbound and outbound products. The Scale Technician is also responsible for clerical duties related to the grain origination/merchandising operations within the local grain team, including contract administration, ticket application, and grain settlement processing.

This is an on-site role located in Iowa Falls, IA.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate truck scales and computer systems
• Accurately grade all quality factors of inbound grains.
• Apply scale tickets to contracts.
• Work within the grain accounting system to set up new accounts.
• Grain contract administration: filing contracts, mailing contracts (inbound & outbound mail), managing contract signatures, and maintaining audit-ready contract files.
• Provide accounting support to Grain Merchandisers.
• Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean work area inside and outside of the scale house area.
• Telephone reception as needed.
• Always promote excellent customer service with external customers/grain haulers.
• Champion POET in the community.
• Since we're all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

Qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) to five (5) years of administrative assistant or accounting experience or other agriculture customer service experience preferred, with a demonstrated background of success.
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of customer service with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency that drives results.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
• The ability to show up to work on time and work beyond regular business hours as needed.
• Bonus Points:
• Grain accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of grain receiving/grading procedures

A successful candidate will have:

• High level of personal integrity, maintaining confidentiality on all business-related matters
• Interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment and discretion.
• Ability to think objectively
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment

Work environment:

• This position operates in an office environment.
• Team members must adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments.
• This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as:
• Standing approximately 90% of the time while working on a personal computer.
• Occasionally lifting fifty (50) pounds or less.

POET encourages internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.