Seasonal Grain Elevator Scale/Probe Clerk
$33,280–$52,000 year
On-siteWalton, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Greet drivers, collect grain samples, and assist with scale operations to keep grain flowing efficiently. Weigh trucks in and out, record information, and take samples where applicable. Perform appropriate tests for grading specific grains, electronically record grades and splits, and direct trucks to appropriate locations. Build professional relationships with customers while maintaining the truck line. Complete documentation timely and accurately, label and store samples per protocol, and perform general clean-up of the scale/probe house. Fully participate in the safety program, attend daily pre-shift meetings, and wear appropriate PPE. This seasonal role supports local agriculture at CGB Enterprises, Inc., with a target hire date of 8/15/2026 and a pay rate of $18/hour.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Grain grader and/or weighing certificate
- Working knowledge of computers and software
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization
- Strong multi-tasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and troubleshoot problems
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
- Ability to balance constantly/continuously
- Ability to bend and stoop occasionally
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel and squat (constantly/continuously) frequently
- Ability to climb stairs, where applicable
- Ability to concentrate on task without becoming distracted, constantly/continuously
- Ability to distinguish grade, color, odor and various damage characteristics in grain samples, where applicable
- Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors, or recognizing particular odors, using nose
- Ability to enter information into a computer (observations, other computers)
- Ability to grasp and reach constantly/continuously
- Ability to communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio
- Ability to grasp and reach frequently
- Ability to lift 3 lb. samples above the shoulder, frequently, where applicable
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. occasionally to continuously depending on daily needs of location
- Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable
- Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable
- Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously
- Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio (and recognize emergency alarms)
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions
- Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed
- Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels
- Acutely aware of surroundings with ability to quickly adjust to a signal or change in environment
- Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed; may need to be able to identify problems with grain
- 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- 1 years' experience working in an industrial environment with a dependable work record
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