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Scale House Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$35K - $35K/yr

Shift work is required, as the scale house is operated first and second shift and is open on Saturdays, Holidays, and 7 days a week during Harvest. Hours and days are subject to change. Overtime is ...

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$35K - $35K/yr

Shift work is required, as the scale house is operated first and second shift and is open on Saturdays, Holidays, and 7 days a week during Harvest. Hours and days are subject to change.Overtime is ...

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$35K - $35K/yr

Shift work is required, as the scale house is operated first and second shift and is open on Saturdays, Holidays, and 7 days a week during Harvest. Hours and days are subject to change. Overtime is ...

Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean work area inside and outside of the scale house area. * Telephone reception as needed. * Always promote excellent customer service with ...

Staff work both for the sales counter and in our scale house buying scrap metal and vehicles as necessary. We are looking for individuals who know how to give great customer service, and to help our ...

Help ensure environmental and safety regulations are followed. * Assist scale house or equipment operators as needed. What We're Looking For: * Able to work in an outdoor environment in all weather ...

Logistics Technician

Shenandoah, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Keep area around the truck scales, scale house, inside scale room clean and presentable at all times. * Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering. Work with external chemical ...

Material Handler

Ashton, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Must be able to meet call-in requirements as well as work extended hours as necessary. * Assist with running the bioprocessing facility scale house and learn required software applications. * Work in ...

Material Handler

Ashton, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Must be able to meet call-in requirements as well as work extended hours as necessary. * Assist with running the bioprocessing facility scale house and learn required software applications. * Work in ...

Material Handler

Ashton, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Must be able to meet call-in requirements as well as work extended hours as necessary. * Assist with running the bioprocessing facility scale house and learn required software applications. * Work in ...

Logistics Technician

Shenandoah, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Keep area around the truck scales, scale house, inside scale room clean and presentable at all times. * Assist with process chemical inventory tracking and ordering. Work with external chemical ...

RN-House Supervisor

Boone, IA · On-site

$39.86 - $51.99/hr

House Supervisor Salary Scale: $39.86 - $51.99. Shift differential premiums paid** Position Summary: Provides leadership and continuity in decision making for the organization by performing the ...

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How much do scale house jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for scale house in Iowa is $17.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scale house?

A Scale House job involves operating a weigh station to track and record the weight of trucks, materials, or shipments entering and leaving a facility. Duties typically include using a scale system, monitoring load compliance, maintaining documentation, and communicating with drivers and site personnel. Scale House operators often work in industries such as construction, waste management, mining, and logistics. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and basic computer proficiency are essential for this role.

What does a scale house operator do?

A scale house operator is responsible for weighing and recording the weight of vehicles and their loads, often at transportation or construction sites. They operate weighing equipment, maintain records, and ensure compliance with safety and weight regulations. Good attention to detail and basic knowledge of scales and record-keeping are important skills for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the scale house position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scale House professional, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and knowledge of proper weighing procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with computerized scale systems, ticketing software, and sometimes certification in hazardous materials or DOT regulations may be required. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities help you interact with truck drivers and manage documentation efficiently. These competencies ensure accurate and efficient processing of loads, legal compliance, and smooth operation at facilities like landfills, quarries, or agricultural centers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a scale house operator?

As a Scale House operator, your main daily responsibilities include weighing inbound and outbound vehicles, recording weights and driver information, and issuing proper tickets or receipts. You’ll also verify load contents for compliance, maintain accurate logs, and communicate with drivers and dispatch staff to coordinate flow. Depending on the facility, you may be responsible for safety checks, data entry, and assisting with basic administrative tasks. The role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of an operations team. This ensures efficient and safe movement of materials while maintaining regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Scale House job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,920 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Scale House Clerk

Bunge

Council Bluffs, IA • On-site

$35K - $35K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description


City : Council Bluffs State : Iowa (US-IA) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 46656

A Day in the life: 

A Scale Clerk is responsible for in-person customer service interactions related to inbound/outbound scale truck traffic. This position is responsible for providing professional and excellent customer service.  Responsible for safely and accurately executing detailed system transactions including but not limited to recording accurate truck weights for legal sale/purchase contracts for bulk commodity products (soybeans, soybean meal, soybean hull pellets and vegetable oil) and collecting payments for COD contracts before the product is loaded. Responsible or analyzing and resolving customer and contract load inaccuracies before the customer is permitted to exit the scale area.

Work Schedule:

Shift work is required, as the scale house is operated first and second shift and is open on Saturdays, Holidays, and 7 days a week during Harvest.  Hours and days are subject to change. 

Overtime is required during peak seasons including but not limited to harvest.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Adhere to safe work practices and actively participate in all safety programs. 
  • Consistently provide professional and excellent customer service.
  • Maintain professional communication and rapport with truck drivers and customers.  This is vital for maintaining Bunge's reputation within the community.
  • Responsible for accurately weighing all inbound and outbound trucks utilizing certified scales and the supporting systems/software (OneWeigh).
  • Records accurate weight and ensures that the weight is attributed to the correct customer profile and correct legal sale/purchase contract load number in adherence with company procedures including but not limited to internal controls/SOX. 
  • Verifies inbound soybean receipts are applied to the correct customer and correct contract by verifying data provided by truck driver utilizing Agris and SAP software.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all trucks that are picking up bulk products possess an accurate load number and accurate destination prior to drivers being admitted to facility for soybean meal, hull, refined oil and feedstock loading.
  • Responsible for interfacing commercial and plant operations to ensure the safe and efficient flow of truck traffic in staging area and throughout the facility occurs.  Optimal flow ensures customer satisfaction and ensures best in class safe operations. 
  • Provide facility orientation to new drivers and address unsafe activities with truckers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Required to manually weigh and print tickets for inbound commodity deliveries.
  • Ensure that all payments are received for all COD contracts prior to truck loading and leaving premises.
  • Responsible for ensuring prior content certification of empty truck trailers is obtained in advance of Bunge products being loaded in trailer in compliance with food safety program.
  • Responsible for identifying overloaded/overweight trucks to ensure product offload occurs before final weight is record and the truck is permitted to leave the facility in accordance with DOT requirements. 
  • Responsible for scale systems and for troubleshooting related to ticket routing throughout and facility processes (scale to probe to scale; scale to loadout to scale, etc.)
  • Responsible for doing scale to scale checks daily with loadout areas.
  • Maintains daily housekeeping for scale house and scale. 

 

 

Skill/Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Strong computer skills are required.
  • Prior customer service experience is required.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and analytical problem-solving skills are required.
  • Prior work experience in a role that required attention to detail and accurate electronic system transactions is required.
  • 1-2 years of experience working with grain/commodities scale or weighmaster experience is preferred.
  • Experience to agribusiness activities and transactions is preferred including experience utilizing business enterprise/warehouse commodity or ERP system such as SAP-GTM is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs. 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions. 
  • Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. 
  • Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.  
  • Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience 
    • 0 - 9 years: 25 days 
    • 10 - 19 years: 30 days 
    • 20+ years: 35 days 

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:


   We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
   We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
   We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us!  We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge



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