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Full-Time Scale Operator

The Andersons · Mansfield, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with the public every day. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they can be the friendly face for farmers and drivers who come back load after load.

Tell me about a time you had to stay focused on repetitive work for a long shift.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep the same accuracy on the two-hundredth truck as the first.

What would you do

A farmer disagrees with the moisture reading or grade on their load. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the process calmly and fairly, escalating when needed, without arguing.

During harvest, trucks are lined up down the road. How do you keep things moving without making mistakes?

What they are checking: Whether they stay accurate and courteous under heavy harvest volume.

You catch an error on a ticket you entered earlier in the day. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they correct their own mistakes openly, since hidden errors cause payment disputes later.

When the scale is slow, what other tasks would you look for around the Mansfield facility?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to help with cleaning, receiving and shipping work during quiet times.

About the work

What does a scale operator at a grain facility do, as you understand it?

What they are checking: Whether they know the role weighs, samples and records each load, which is the basis for paying farmers.

How would you make sure every truck's weight and ticket are recorded accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with data entry, because scale tickets directly affect what farmers are paid.

Have you ever taken grain samples or run tests for moisture or quality? Walk me through it.

What they are checking: Whether they can collect representative samples, since a bad sample means a wrong grade.

Grain facilities have serious hazards like bin entry and dust. What safety rules would you expect to follow?

What they are checking: Whether they respect grain safety risks, such as engulfment and dust explosions, and will follow the rules.

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The full job description

As published by The Andersons.

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most. Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global. What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders. Position Overview This position is responsible for performing operations tasks involving the receiving, storage, cleaning, packaging and shipping of grain. Key Responsibilities • Perform assigned food grain operations tasks including but not limited to general facility upkeep, sampling for quality, and packaging. • Operate various types of mobile equipment such as a forklift, bobcat, or payloader. • Maintain a good working knowledge and adherence to all food safety policies and procedures. • Perform all tasks in a fashion that promotes the safety and quality of our products. • Actively participate in all required food safety and quality related meetings and training events. • Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately. What is expected of you and others at this level • Minimal job-related experience • Work is prescribed and completed with close supervision and little autonomy • Duties are clearly defined and methods and tasks are described in detail Minimum Qualifications & Skills • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred • No experience required This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles. Hours will primarily be 7a-4p. There will be some OT available depending on the season. This individual will primarily work the scale and be responsible for testing and ensuring quality expectations are being met. May also take on some additional administrative responsibilities Disclaimer: The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role. To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees. Finally, we want to help you stay informed and safe during your job search. Please note that The Andersons only uses company email addresses, which contain “@andersonsinc.com” or"@theandersons.com", to communicate with candidates via email. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at The Andersons, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address. If something seems unusual, we encourage you to verify communications and report any concerns through TalentAquisition@andersonsinc.com

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