Heavy Equipment Operator - Yard Loader & Materials Handler

Alter Trading; Columbus, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

HSA with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alter Trading is seeking a heavy equipment operator to work in the yard, unloading and loading trucks and rail cars with scrap material. The role involves sorting material, performing basic machine maintenance, and ensuring loads meet safety standards.

Candidates should have experience operating heavy machinery or be willing to be trained; lifting requirements include 30–50 lbs, with 100+ lbs assisted. This is a full-time, on-site position with safety-focused expectations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating heavy machinery.
• Ability to drive a semi-tractor/trailer or willingness to be trained.
• Basic maintenance knowledge and ability to lift 30–50 lbs, and 100+ lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trucks, semis, and rail cars with material.
• Sort material in yard and ensure loads meet yard standards for safety.
• Inspect inbound/outbound material and ensure rail cars and trailers are safe to leave the yard.
• Grease and change oil on machines; perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Semi truck driving

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alter Trading is seeking a heavy equipment operator to work in the yard, unloading and loading trucks and rail cars with scrap material. The role involves sorting material, performing basic machine maintenance, and ensuring loads meet safety standards.

Candidates should have experience operating heavy machinery or be willing to be trained; lifting requirements include 30–50 lbs, with 100+ lbs assisted. This is a full-time, on-site position with safety-focused expectations.