Heavy Equipment Operator: Shredder & Loader

Alter Trading; Peoria, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Alter Trading in Peoria, IL is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely move material, inspect equipment, and perform routine maintenance in our yard. The role requires reading and writing documents, effective communication, and reliable attendance.

Experience with larger material handling equipment is required, with a willingness to be trainable on our processes. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance. Prior supervisory or inventory background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires diploma or GED and 3–5 years related experience.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents; ensure accurate records.
• Experience operating large material-handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate auto shredder, material handler and wheel loader safely.
• Inspect equipment, perform daily maintenance and check fluid levels.
• Load/unload trucks and rail cars and feed machines per procedures.
• Complete required paperwork and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Reliability

Communication

Teachable

Education

Diploma or GED

3–5 years related experience

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Skid steer

Job description

Alter Trading in Peoria, IL is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely move material, inspect equipment, and perform routine maintenance in our yard. The role requires reading and writing documents, effective communication, and reliable attendance.

Experience with larger material handling equipment is required, with a willingness to be trainable on our processes. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance. Prior supervisory or inventory background is a plus.