What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Scale Operator position at COLUMBIA GRAIN?
Job Details
Description
Organizational Background:
Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.
At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product to "make markets" and fulfill our mission of nourishing the world, safely.
Position Description:
The Seasonal Scale Operator will be responsible for scale operations, customer service, communications, and clerical tasks. The Seasonal Scale Operator will work with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred not required.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Basic knowledge of working with a computer and mechanical skills.
- Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and quality), efficient and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to move freely throughout the operations plant to include walking on elevated platforms, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs., frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- Exposure to extreme climate temperatures, humidity, and noise (indoor and outdoor)
- Occasionally required to taste and smell.
- Required to wear protective equipment to include hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves, coveralls, and other PPE as required.
Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required.
Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer
