AGGREGATES SCALEPERSON

Job Summary:

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

 

Knife River has an immediate opening for an Aggregate Scale Person at our Kalama location!

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Operate truck scales through computer terminal

- Answer telephones and wait on customers

- Assist dispatcher as needed

- May need to drive to different jobsites within the day

- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed

- Collect and reconcile daily cash sales

- Other duties assigned as needed

 

Wage Range: $21.74- $27.73

Minimum Qualifications:

- Aptitude for dealing with customers, sales, and problem solving

- Ability to operate computer terminal and manage multiple tasks at the same time

- Legible handwriting, good organizational, communication, math and writing skills

- Must be people oriented, able to provide exceptional customer service, empathetic and flexible

- Previous scale experience a plus

- Knowledge of market area and previous construction experience helpful

- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

- Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test

 

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

-401K with Company Match

-Profit Sharing

-8 Paid Holidays

-Paid Time Off

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Program

-Safety Incentives

-Years of Service Recognition

 

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

 

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

 

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

 

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

 

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Aggregate Scale Person position:

 

Air Force:

Transportation Inspectors

Cargo and Freight Agents

 

Army:

Transportation Inspectors

Cargo and Freight Agents

 

Marines:

Office Clerks, General

Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers

 

Navy:

Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers