Heavy Equipment Operator: Yard & Material Handling Pro

Alter Trading; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

HSA match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Alter Trading in Columbus, NE hires a full-time production operator to run material handling equipment, unload and load trucks and rail cars, and sort material in the yard.

You will inspect loads for yard safety, perform basic machine maintenance (greasing and oil changes), and assist with light labor. Prior experience is helpful, but training is provided for heavy machinery operation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating heavy machinery preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs and 100+ lbs with assistance as needed.
• Willingness to train on semi-tractor and yard tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unloads customer vehicles including small or medium trucks or semi-trailers.
• Sorts material in appropriate areas.
• Loads trucks and rail cars with scrap material.
• Inspects loads for yard safety and rail cars before departure.
• Greases and changes oil on machines; performs minor maintenance.
• Some hand sorting and labor may be required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Crane/forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Alter Trading in Columbus, NE hires a full-time production operator to run material handling equipment, unload and load trucks and rail cars, and sort material in the yard.

You will inspect loads for yard safety, perform basic machine maintenance (greasing and oil changes), and assist with light labor. Prior experience is helpful, but training is provided for heavy machinery operation.