Scale Operator Jobs in Merrillville, IN (NOW HIRING)

About the Role

Are you someone who likes being the person that holds the whole operation together? Do you take pride in running a tight shipknowing where every product is, making sure every visitor feels taken care of, and keeping the paperwork airtight? If so, we want to meet you.

Midwest Salt is looking for an Scale House Operator to join our team at Grit One, our Chicago-area terminal. This role is a great fit for someone with a background in scale operations, shipping and receiving, who wants to grow their careerincluding hands-on training in SAP Business One and exposure to accounts receivable and payable functions.

No two days are the same here. You'll be managing incoming and outgoing trucks and vessel traffic, owning on-site inventory accuracy, processing Bills of Lading, inputting Purchase Orders, and serving as the go-to point of contact for everyone who walks through our gates. It's a high-visibility role where your attention to detail and customer service attitude directly impact how Midwest Salt shows up.

What You'll Do

As our Scale House Operator, you'll be responsible for the below:

Site Operations & Scale Management

Operate facility scales accurately and in compliance with all company procedures using SAP & scale system

Communicate daily incoming and outgoing traffic flow for trucks, vendors, vessel crew, and site visitors

Process inbound & outbound Bills of Lading (BOLs) and Bill of Material in SAP

Perform site-level reporting and serve as the frontline communications liaison for Grit One

Assist with on-site Operations functions as coverage needs require

Visitor & Customer Experience

Deliver an exceptional Wow experience for every visitortruck drivers, customers, vendors, vessel crew, and third-party service teams

Be the professional, knowledgeable face of Midwest Salt at the terminal level

Identify service gaps and recommend process improvements to your LMA

Inventory Control

Own the accuracy of on-site inventory using SAP

Coordinate product loading and shipping on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis to protect product integrity

Conduct cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain audit-ready records

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Support

Assist with site-level AR functions: invoice verification, payment documentation, and customer account follow-up

Support AP workflows including Purchase Order creation, vendor invoice matching, coding, and processing in coordination with the accounting team

Maintain accurate financial records for site operations

SAP Business One & Systems

Learn and use SAP for inventory transactions, receiving, shipping confirmations, and financial support

Ensure all system data is accurate, timely, and consistent with company procedures

Safety & Continuous Improvement

Follow all company safety policies and OSHA procedures; model safe behaviors for all site visitors and personnel

Complete all assigned learning paths and apply knowledge to daily work

Actively contribute ideas to improve processes, service, and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

Prior experience in scale operations, shipping and receiving, logistics coordination, or a similar operations role

Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detailyou catch errors before they become problems

Comfortable learning enterprise systems; SAP experience is a plus, and full training is provided

Basic understanding of accounts receivable and/or accounts payable processes

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)

Strong communication skillsyou're working with drivers, crew, vendors, and internal teams every day

Ability to work in a fast-paced, on-site industrial/port environment

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or some college preferred

Valid driver's license

You'll stand out if you have

Experience with SAP or a similar ERP (NetSuite, Epicor, or Infor)

Background in bulk material distributionsalt, aggregates, grain, or similar commodity industries

Maritime, port, or freight terminal experience

Existing TWIC

Working knowledge of Bills of Lading (BOLs) and shipping documentation

What We Offer

Pay: $26-29/hour

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Vacation + PTO annually

Paid holidays

Real advancement opportunity as the port operation scales

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with answering the questions prompted during the process describing your experience in operations, logistics, or scale coordination. Candidates who move forward will complete a Predictive Index (PI) assessment as part of our structured hiring processthis helps us make sure every new team member is set up for success.

Midwest Salt is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.