weighmaster

A weighmaster is a person authorized to determine the weight of goods for commercial purposes and to issue official weight certificates or tickets that record the result of a measurement. Weighmasters typically supervise or operate weighing equipment, verify the accuracy of scales, and ensure that weights are determined in a lawful and auditable manner.

Key duties include maintaining and calibrating weighing scales, applying tare and gross weights correctly, recording measurements, and producing weigh tickets that clearly indicate the gross, tare, and net weight of the goods. They may also verify the identity and quantity of shipments, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and safeguard the chain of custody for weighed commodities. In many settings, weighmasters are responsible for detecting scale faults, correcting any discrepancies, and handling documentation required for billing, shipping, and regulatory reporting.

Weighmasters work in a variety of industries where bulk or large-value goods are sold by weight, including grain handling facilities, livestock yards, trucking terminals, warehouses, ports, railway yards, and fuel or bulk liquid operations. The role can involve operating portable or fixed scales, from public weighing stations to industrial weighbridges, and requires attention to accuracy and integrity to prevent disputes or fraud.

Regulatory frameworks for weighmasters vary by jurisdiction. Some places license or certify weighmasters, require periodic scale inspections, and impose record-keeping and reporting obligations. Licensed weighmasters may issue legally binding certificates that are accepted in commercial transactions and, in some cases, used as evidence in disputes or audits. Overall, the weighmaster serves to uphold measurement accuracy and reliability in trade.