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Scale clerk jobs are open across agriculture, food processing, logistics, and mining, from entry-level to lead positions, with specializations in grain weighing, truck scale operations, and certified weighmaster roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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United Rock Products is one of the companies that operates within Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California. We are part of Sully-Miller Companies consisting of Sully-Miller Contracting Co., Blue Diamond Materials and United Rock Products. Each company supports the other. United Rock provides the aggregate, Blue Diamond Materials provides the hot and warm mix asphalt manufacturing, and Sully-Miller Contracting executes the projects. Mining of construction aggregates at United Rock Products in the San Gabriel Valley has taken place since 1916. Our top-rated 300-acre site is located in Irwindale, California, just 25 miles east of Los Angeles. Virgin aggregate material is processed into sand and gravel through cutting-edge crushing and screening operations. To learn more about United Rock Products visit www.unitedrock.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Compensation
$32.42 per hour
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Plant Side Scale Clerk is to legally weigh and ticket customer trucks leaving the facility. The Plant Side Scale Clerk also provide additional customer service duties including, but not limited to quoting, inputting orders into JWS, accepting orders, scheduling haulers (on FOB orders), communicating with haulers on stockpile locations or loading and dumping area and ensuring compliant loads are accurately ticketed for our customers. The Plant Side Scale Clerks are also responsible for communicating customer needs and following up on customer complaints. As a member of the team, the Plant Side Scale Clerk may be required to assist with ensuring that loadout facilities are inspected, cleaned and maintained to a safe standard while ensuring customer satisfaction. While the Plant Side Scale Clerk work under the direction of the Foreman who reports directly to the Site Manager, this role also has dotted line responsibility to the Sales Manager. The length of assignment for this role is full time.
Schedule: Swing Shift - Monday- Friday from 12:00PM - 8:30PM with Saturday work requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Accept orders from customers and enter them into JWS
- Assist with customer complaint logging and corrective actions
- Assist with maintenance and housekeeping in loadout tower and loadout tunnels
- Communicate with loader operators to ensure acceptable truck turnaround time
- Complete Daily shift inspections - report as needed to Foreman or Site Manager
- Complete Environmental compliance reports - as requested
- Confirm correct material is loaded into truck
- Correctly ticket customers for all loads
- Ensure areas under your scope of responsibility remain in environmental compliance
- Ensure daily that all truck scales are operating properly
- Ensure operations is aware of upcoming sales demands on blended and specialty products
- Ensure site remains compliant with all MSHA, CALOSHA and EPA standards
- Load customer trucks from bunkers or direct trucks to proper stockpile location
- Maintain adequate cleanliness of work location
- Minimize daily voids
- Minimize overloading of trucks and remaining complaint with DOT weight restrictions
- Other duties as outlined by Site Manager and Sales Manager
Education and/or Work Experience
- 2 years previous scale clerk experience or equivalent preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive company vehicle
Skills
- Ability to understand and follow Company Handbook and Safety Policies
- Ability to work well and communicate with others
- Knowledge of California DOT Hauler regulations preferred
- Must be able to follow oral and written plans and directions
- Strong computer skills with preference given to employees with JWS knowledge preferred
- Strong Customer Service skills required
- Strong, team-oriented work ethic with strong focus on safety and environmental compliance
- Understands MSHA and CALOSHA regulations
- Willingness to learn and use web-based systems such as Mobile Sales for quoting
Physical Requirements
- Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
- Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
- Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
- Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scale clerk jobs.
- High school diploma or GED required by most employers
- Experience operating certified commercial or truck scales
- Proficiency with scale ticketing and data entry software
- Ability to accurately record and reconcile weight tickets
- Valid driver's license for on-site or multi-scale facilities
- Familiarity with DOT or state weights and measures regulations
Tips for Your Scale Clerk Job Search
Quantify your weighing accuracy record
Scale clerk resumes stand out when they include specific accuracy metrics, ticket volumes handled per shift, and any discrepancy rates you maintained. Hiring managers at grain elevators and freight yards want proof you can operate under high-throughput conditions without errors.
List every scale system you have operated
Employers filter candidates by familiarity with specific systems like Rice Lake, Mettler Toledo, or Cardinal scale software. Name every platform you have used directly in your resume skills section, not buried in a job description, so screeners catch it immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scale clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your commodity type
Grain, scrap metal, aggregate, and livestock operations each use different ticketing workflows and compliance requirements. Tailor your application to match the commodity the employer handles, using their own industry terminology in your cover letter and resume.
Prepare to demonstrate ticket reconciliation skills
Interviews for scale clerk roles frequently include a practical or scenario question about catching a weight discrepancy or reconciling end-of-day ticket totals. Walk through your step-by-step process clearly, including how you documented and escalated the issue.
Ask about shift structure and equipment before accepting
Scale operations at ports, quarries, and landfills often run 24-hour cycles with rotating shifts. Confirm the specific schedule, whether you will cross-train on multiple scale types, and who handles equipment calibration before you accept an offer.
Scale Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scale clerks?
The most active employers for scale clerks right now are Gerdau, Martin Marietta, and Vulcan Materials Company, and the most openings are in Illinois, Virginia, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest near agricultural hubs, aggregate mining sites, and busy freight terminals.
How many scale clerk jobs are remote?
About 0% of scale clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require on-site operation of physical scale equipment. Administrative functions like data entry, ticket auditing, and reporting coordination are the sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a scale clerk?
You become a scale clerk by earning a high school diploma or GED, then getting hands-on experience with commercial scale equipment through an entry-level position at a grain elevator, aggregate facility, landfill, or freight yard. Learning scale software platforms and understanding basic weights and measures regulations strengthens your candidacy. Some states require a certified weighmaster credential for specific operations, which involves passing a state-administered exam.
Can you get hired as a scale clerk with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire scale clerks with no direct experience if you have strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn scale-specific software on the job. Seasonal positions at grain elevators during harvest are a common entry point. Highlighting any cashier, inventory, or logistics work that involved accurate record-keeping helps compensate for the lack of direct scale experience.
What does the scale clerk interview process look like?
The scale clerk interview process typically starts with a phone screen focused on availability and basic computer skills, followed by an in-person interview at the facility. Expect questions about how you handle discrepancies, your experience with data entry under time pressure, and your familiarity with any scale platforms they use. Some employers include a short practical walkthrough of their ticketing system or a basic math accuracy check.
Where can I find and apply to scale clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to scale clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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