Light Equipment Operator

Alter Trading; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation is seeking a Light Equipment Operator for its Norfolk, NE location. The role supports recycling operations by handling forklifts, shears, balers, and other yard equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, prior equipment experience, and the ability to lift 30–50 lbs (100+ lbs with a 2-person lift). Customer/vendor interaction and a proactive attitude are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required.
• Candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and vendors; willing to learn and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment (forklift, grapple crane, stationary baler, stationary shear, etc.).
• Inspect equipment and ensure safety and proper functioning.
• Load, unload, and sort material; inspect materials to quality standards.
• Know material grades and what materials can be loaded.
• Use yard equipment (shag truck, forklifts, skid steer, wheel loader, baler, shear).
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery.
• Follow safety standards and wear PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Wheel loader

Bobcat

Balers/Shears

Equipment inspection

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Light Equipment Operator

Full Time Production Norfolk, NE, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 2048

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Light Equipment Operator

Alter Trading Corporation, a 125+ year old, $2B+, privately held company with more than 70 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 Norfolk, 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.