Rough Rice Grader / Scale Tech

Overview

Farmers Rice Milling Company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Scale Room Operator to join our team. This role is essential to maintaining the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of our milling operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with both people and technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a communication hub between farmers, truck drivers, and internal teams via CB radio, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Accurately input truck and load data into our computer systems.
• Grade incoming rice and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain organized and accurate daily documentation.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on sample milling machines.
• Collect and process rice samples systematically.
• Occasionally perform manual probing of trucks.
• Keep the scale room and office area clean and well-organized.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs and maintain good physical health.
• Availability: Willingness to work 40+ hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong computer literacy and data entry accuracy
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work independently or collaboratively
• Professional, enthusiastic, and friendly demeanor

Core Competencies

• Clear and respectful communication
• Reliability and flexibility
• Commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Adaptability to physical and operational demands

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person