Baler Operator

Alter Trading; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Baler Operator to run hydraulic baling equipment and coordinate with mobile equipment operators to load materials. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and accurate daily reporting for inventory and operations.

You will monitor performance, tie off finished bales, and perform routine maintenance to keep the baler running smoothly, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience in metals preferred but not required.
• Ability to interact with customers, employees and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic baling equipment to compress recyclable metals into dense baled material.
• Coordinate with mobile equipment operators to load materials into the baler.
• Monitor machine performance and maintain safe operation.
• Assist the baler team to tie off finished bales and prepare for inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.
• Complete daily reports on the machine for inventory, safety, maintenance and operations, ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1st Shift - Monday-Friday (occasional weekends as needed)

About Us

Alter Trading Corporation, a 127-year-old, privately held company operating over 70+ scrap metal processing facilities across 11 states. We are a leader in the metals recycling industry, trading recycled materials both nationally and internationally. Our team is committed to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Baler Operator operates hydraulic machines to compress and bind recyclable metal materials into dense, manageable bales. Key responsibilities include coordinating with mobile equipment operators the loading materials into the machine, monitoring machine performance, working with the Baler team to tie off finished bales, and performing maintenance to ensure safety. Baler operator will also serve as a secondary check to ensure material for baling meeting quality standards. Will complete daily reports on the machine for inventory, safety maintenance and operational purposes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required


• Prior experience in metals preferred but not required


• Ability to interact with customers, employees and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner


• Strong attention to safety and detail

Safety

Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow standards may result in loss of position.