General Laborer

Alter Trading Corp; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting in the first y​

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation is seeking a General Laborer for night shift duties in outdoor yard conditions. The role focuses on cleaning around equipment, performing minor maintenance, and supporting plant productivity.

Responsibilities include PMs on conveyors and machines, assisting with parts ordering, welding, and basic electrical repairs while strictly following PPE and safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with forklift familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Familiarity with yard vehicles, forklift, loaders, and material separators a definite plus.
• Organizational skills required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cleans around equipment so that it can run properly the next shift.
• Maintains plant productivity by proactively performing minor maintenance.
• Stationary equipment by performing PM’s on: downstream sorting lines, conveyors and machines.
• May be involved in a variety of other responsibilities including ordering of parts, welding, fabricating and minor electrical repairs.
• Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Lifts 30–50 lbs

Familiar with yard vehicles

Forklift experience

Equipment maintenance basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Mobile equipment

Job description

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General Laborer

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2162

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our night shift crew. In this role, you’ll work during non-production hours to clean around the equipment and perform minor maintenance to keep our equipment running. This work is performed outdoors and subject to the elements, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in varying weather conditions.

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Cleans around equipment so that it can run properly the next shift.
• Maintains plant productivity by proactively performing minor maintenance.
• Stationary equipment by performing PM’s on:
  • Downstream sorting lines, conveyors and machines
  • Diagnostics and repairs to industrial type of equipment including auto shredder, Mobile Equipment, Forklifts, front end loaders, skid steers, truck & Trailers.
• May be involved in a variety of other responsibilities including ordering of parts, welding, fabricating and performance electrical repairs (minor).
• Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Familiarity with yard vehicles, forklift, loaders, and material separators a definite plus
• Organizational skills required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 – 50 pounds.

ABOUT BENEFITS :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Paid time off starting in the first year

ABOUT US:

Alter Trading Corporation has been in business for over 125 years, with 67+ scrap metal processing facilities across the Midwest and Southern regions. Our mission is to be the best source of ferrous and non-ferrous metals while providing exceptional customer service.

Join our Rock River team and build a solid future with a respected industry leader!