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Bunge

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA

$35K - $35K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Bunge North America

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA

$35K - $35K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Bunge

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA

$35K - $35K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Bunge

Scale House Clerk

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$35K - $35K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Midwest Scrap Management Inc

Scale House Clerk

Saint Joseph, MO

$36K - $36K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide general upkeep of the scale house. * Occasionally answers the phone. * Work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and communication. * Follow all safety ...

Scrap Management Industries

Scale House Clerk

Saint Joseph, MO · On-site

$36K - $36K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide general upkeep of the scale house. * Occasionally answers the phone. * Work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and communication. * Follow all safety ...

Scrap Management Industries

Scale House Clerk

Saint Joseph, MO · On-site

$36K - $36K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide general upkeep of the scale house. * Occasionally answers the phone. * Work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and communication. * Follow all safety ...

GWST - Sarasota

Scale House Clerk

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$20/hr

We are currently seeking a capable and driven individual to join our team as a Scale House Clerk based in Sarasota, FL, US. In this role, you will be tasked with operating a computerized scale to ...

Waste Connections

Scale House Clerk

Sunland Park, NM · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... Scale House. • Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent customer service skills. • Good ...

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How much do scale house jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for scale house in the United States is $18.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.71 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 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.

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 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.
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Infographic showing various Scale House job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,242 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Scale House Operator - Qayaq Construction, LLC

UIC Alaska

Wasilla, AK • On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview

Company OverviewUkpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

Scale House Operator Summary:

Scale house operator is responsible for operating weigh scales, scale computer and software data programs, data entry and record keeping. The scale house operator ensures trucks receive tare weights each day prior to loading. The operator also scales and records each loaded truck throughout the day and records weights and prints tickets.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include but not be limited to:

  • Ensure that trucks are properly positioned on scales for accurate weights.
  • Operate Computer to enter truck information, product data, and ensure accurate ticket is printed for each load.
  • Maintain cumulative transaction log for each shift in which trucks are hauling. Accurately perform routine data entry into a computer.
  • Perform and assist in clerical and other duties as directed.
  • Save and send transaction register and ticket copies to jobsite office and/or owners representative.
  • Tare trucks (empty weight) on a daily basis and record as appropriate.
  • Competent with using a computer.  Will use excel and truck weight software programs.
  • Organize, clean, and maintain scale house daily.
  • Must possess the ability to speak English and communicate with others via two-way radio.
  • High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to operate scale house.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required at a minimum 
  • At least two years of experience is highly preferred 
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Must have dependable transportation

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

  • Proficient with computers, entering, saving, and tracking data.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems.
  • Ability to perform basic computer functions and operate computer software with basic mathmatic skills

Physical Demands:

  • Requires sitting at desk in Scale House setting for extended periods.
  • Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands via two-way radio.
  • Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
  • Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
  • Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. 

Environmental Conditions:

  • Work environment is that of a construction site.
  • May be working in close proximity to moving equipment.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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