POET

agriculture

ScaleTechnician

Hanlontown, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Scale Technician at POET. Skills: Scale operation, Grain grading, Customer service, Clerical duties. Operate truck scales and computer systems. Accurately grade all quality factors of inbound grains”

Industry & Context.

agriculture
Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills; Ability to exercise sound business judgment and discretion; Ability to think objectively

Eligibility Requirements

Standing approximately 90% of the time while working on a personal computer, Occasionally lifting fifty (50) pounds or less

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent required, Ability to show up to work on time and work beyond regular business hours as needed

Nice to Have

One (1) to five (5) years of administrative assistant or accounting experience or other agriculture customer service experience preferred, Grain accounting experience, Thorough knowledge of grain receiving/grading procedures

What You'll Do.

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

Grain contract filing

Manage contract signatures

Maintain audit-ready contract files

Provide accounting support to Grain Merchandisers

Perform housekeeping duties

Telephone reception as needed

Promote excellent customer service

Champion POET in the community

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work within the grain accounting system; Provide accounting support to Grain Merchandisers; Work individually and in a team environment

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Full Job Description

# **ABOUT POET** At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world. # **CULTURE IS KING AT POET** We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins! # **JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES** POET Grain is a leader in the grain markets, buying nearly 1 billion bushels of grain each year. As a **Scale Technician** , you will focus on high-quality customer connections while 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 and ticket application. This is an on-site role located in **_Hanlontown, 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 hou

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