Equipment Operator: Safe Yard & Forklift Expert

Alter-Trading; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation in Janesville, WI seeks an Equipment Operator for first shift to support daily non-ferrous operations. You will operate forklifts/yard equipment, unload customer scrap metal, and ensure materials are sorted to quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety, routine inspections, and adherence to PPE protocols in an outdoor industrial setting. Competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities available.

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 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-focused

Outdoor work

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Alter Trading Corporation in Janesville, WI seeks an Equipment Operator for first shift to support daily non-ferrous operations. You will operate forklifts/yard equipment, unload customer scrap metal, and ensure materials are sorted to quality standards.

The role emphasizes safety, routine inspections, and adherence to PPE protocols in an outdoor industrial setting. Competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities available.