Light Equipment Operator

Alter-Trading; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation in Grand Island, NE is seeking a Light Equipment Operator for our production team. This full-time position operates a variety of yard equipment to support recycling processes and material handling.

You will inspect equipment, load and sort material, and perform basic maintenance while following all PPE and safety standards. A high school diploma or GED and prior equipment operation experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required.
• Able to lift a minimum of 30–50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a two-person lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including forklift, grapple cranes, stationary shear, stationary baler as needed.
• Inspect equipment and ensure safe operation.
• Load, unload and sort material.
• Inspect materials to quality standards and know materials grades.
• Wear PPE and follow safety standards at all times.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety orientation

Customer interaction

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Wheel loader

Bobcat

Stationary baler

Stationary shear

Grapple crane

Shag truck

Job description

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Light Equipment Operator

Full Time Production Grand Island, NE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2027

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Light Equipment Operator

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 Grand Island, 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.