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Scale Operator

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Job ID 335988 Date posted 10/16/2026 Location : Cummings, Kansas | Atchison, Kansas Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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Job Location: Atchison, KS
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: [December- August 7am-4pm Monday- Friday. September-November 7am-7pm Monday- Saturday, Sunday 12pm-6pm]
Compensation: $20hr

Job Overview
The Scale Operator supports seasonal grain facility operations by accurately weighing and grading inbound and outbound vehicles. In this role, you will complete scale tickets, perform administrative checks, and support daily reporting to maintain accurate and compliant grain movement records. You will work in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment that requires strong attention to detail, safety, and communication.

Key Accountabilities

What You Will Do

  • Operate the grain elevator scale to weigh and grade inbound and outbound grain and issue scale tickets.
  • Provide customer service.
  • Run daily reports, balance statements, and coordinate cross-checks of scale equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all safety policies.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

What You Will Need

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Understand and communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
  • Use a computer to complete reporting and administrative tasks.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in cold or warm production settings, including in guarded areas at heights ranging from 4 to 150 feet, while wearing required PPE and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Prior production work experience.
  • Administrative and customer service experience 
  • Computer skills to complete reporting 

Qualifications

About Cargill
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.


Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.



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