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Scale House Operator

Midwest Salt
  • Chicago, IL
  • $26–$29
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

You're the person who runs the gate. Trucks come in, trucks go out, vessels unload, and you're the one who keeps the count right, the paperwork clean, and every driver moving. If you've worked a scale, a shipping/receiving desk, or a yard office and you're ready for a role with more ownership and a real path forward, keep reading.


Why this Role is Different 

  • You own the scale house. This isn't a seat on an assembly line. You're the face of the terminal and the person everyone checks in with. 
  • You'll learn skills that travel. We'll train you on SAP Business One, one of the most widely used business systems out there, and give you hands-on exposure to accounts receivable and payable. 
  • You'll grow with the port. Grit One is a growing terminal operation. As it scales, so do the opportunities for the people who helped build it. 
  • Small team, big impact. You'll know everyone by name, and your ideas for doing things better will be heard. 


What You'll Do 

  • Weigh and process inbound and outbound trucks accurately using our scale system and SAP. 
  • Keep traffic moving: coordinate daily truck, vessel, and visitor flow and communicate it to the team. 
  • Process Bills of Lading and shipping documents so every load is accounted for. 
  • Own on-site inventory accuracy: cycle counts, FIFO loading, and reconciling anything that doesn't match. 
  • Support site-level AR and AP: purchase orders, invoice matching, and basic financial recordkeeping. 
  • Be a professional, welcoming point of contact for drivers, customers, vendors, and vessel crews. 
  • Follow safety procedures and set the example for everyone who comes through the gate. 
  • Pitch in on site operations when coverage is needed. 


What We're Looking For 

  • Experience in scale operations, shipping and receiving, dispatch, logistics coordination, or a similar yard/office role.
  • Sharp attention to detail with accurate data entry. You catch mistakes before they become problems.
  • Comfortable with computers and learning new systems (Outlook, Excel, Teams). SAP or other ERP experience is a plus, but we'll train you.
  • Clear, friendly communicator who can handle a busy gate.
  • Able to work on-site in an industrial/port environment.
  • High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license.


Bonus points for: 

  • SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar ERP experience 
  • Bulk materials background (salt, aggregates, grain) 
  • Port, maritime, or freight terminal experience 
  • Existing TWIC card 
  • Familiarity with BOLs and shipping documentation 


What We Offer 

  • $26–29/hour based on experience 
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
  • 401(k) 
  • Vacation + PTO, plus paid holidays 
  • Real advancement opportunity as the port operation grows 


How to Apply 

Applying takes about 10 minutes.  Upload your resume through our application portal and answer a few short questions about your scale, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience. No cover letter needed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
    Salary$26–$29
    Company Size10 to 19 employees
    Websitehttp://www.midwestsalt.com

    About Company

    Midwest Salt is a 30 year-old company where customer service is not our strategy, but our way of life. We are a SERVICE company first that just so happens to deliver bulk and packaged ice melt, water conditioning salt, feed salt, and food grade salt. We are committed to understanding our customers by providing the products they need, on-time, delivered to where they want them, and at the best value. It is the reason why we are the fastest growing salt company in the Midwest!
    — Tony Johnson, President

    Skills

    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Assembly Lineunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Internet Applicationunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Marine Cargounmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Shipping Documentsunmatched
    • Shipping Operationsunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched

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