Light Equipment Operator

Alter Trading; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal recycling industry is seeking a dependable Light Equipment Operator in Columbus, NE. The successful candidate will be involved in operating various machinery, ensuring safety and quality control while engaging with customers. This full-time position supports operations in a dynamic environment and requires a commitment to maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience with equipment operation including forklifts.
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs, and 100+ lbs on 2-person lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment including forklift and grapple cranes.
• Inspect materials to quality standards.
• Perform basic maintenance on the machinery.

Skills

Equipment operation

Customer interaction

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Skid steer

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Alter Trading Corporation, a 125+ year old, $2B+, privately held company with 80+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout eight states in the Midwest and Southern region is searching for an energetic, dependable Light Equipment Operator for it operations located in Columbus, NE. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service. Our corporate support center and marketing is located in St. Louis, MO, with Trading Offices located in St. Louis and in Hong Kong. Our website is www.Altertrading.com

Job Description/Responsibilities

Light Equipment Operator assists in the recycling process by operating a variety of equipment including forklift, grapple cranes, stationary shear, stationary baler, etc.

• Inspects equipment, make sure everything is safe and in working condition
• Loads, unloads and sorts material
• Inspects materials to quality standards
• Knows quality standards, materials grades, what materials can/cannot be loaded
• Utilizes all yard operating equipment including: shag truck, forklifts, skid steer, wheel loader, stationary baler, stationary shear, alligator shear as necessary
• Performs basic maintenance on the machinery
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow safety standards may result in loss of position.
  
  

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required.

The right candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.

Candidate must be able to effectively interact with customers and vendors. Individual must be willing to learn, be adaptable and be a self-motivated.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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