Equipment Operator

Alter Trading; Janesville (WI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Health savings account (HSA) with COmp

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alter Trading Company in Janesville, WI is seeking an Equipment Operator for 1st shift. The role involves operating forklifts, loaders or skid steers, sorting and processing materials to meet quality standards, and daily yard operations.

Key responsibilities include equipment inspections, loading/unloading, material sorting, and following safety protocols. Experience with forklifts and a strong safety mindset are preferred for outdoor industrial work environments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or similar equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to work in an outdoor, industrial environment.
• Knowledge of scrap metal materials and grades is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment
• Manually unload customer scrap metal
• Perform equipment inspections to ensure safe operation
• Load, unload, and sort materials
• Inspect materials to meet quality standards
• Understand and apply knowledge of material grades and acceptable loads
• Perform basic equipment maintenance
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Job description

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

About Alter Trading Company

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 recycling industry, trading recycled materials both nationally and internationally. Our team is committed to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Equipment Operator to support daily non-ferrous operations. This role involves operating forklifts, small loaders or skidsteers, managing the kiosk, and ensuring materials are sorted and processed according to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment
• Manually unload customer scrap metal
• Perform equipment inspections to ensure safe operation
• Load, unload, and sort materials
• Inspect materials to meet quality standards
• Understand and apply knowledge of material grades and acceptable loads
• Perform basic equipment maintenance
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or similar equipment preferred
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Ability to work in an outdoor, industrial environment
• Knowledge of scrap metal materials and grades is a plus
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

Why Join Alter?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with company match
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

Ready to join a team that values safety, teamwork, and long-term success?

in Janesville, WI as an Equipment Operator.