Weigher and Checker onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: Public weighmaster license, Grain sampling training (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: truck scales; platform scales; probes; tape measures
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Weigher and Checker training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Watch truck traffic
Use fall protection on trucks
Lift safely
Follow grain safety rules
Shadow an experienced weigher and checker through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: weigh a truck in and out
Supervised practice: take a representative grain sample
Supervised practice: report a count difference
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Weigh shipments: independently
Measure goods: independently
Count items: independently
Take samples: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, Public weighmaster license)
Discuss the career path: Checker → Weighmaster → Inventory Control
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Weigh a Truck In and Out
Take a Representative Grain Sample
Report a Count Difference
Scale operation
Measurement
Sampling
Data entry

How to measure onboarding success

Units per hour or stops per day versus target
Pick, scan or delivery accuracy
Incidents and equipment damage
30- and 90-day retention

How Weigher and Checker training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Weigher and Checker Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Weigher and Checker Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Weigher and Checker Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Weigher and Checker Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)