Light Equipment Operator

Alter Trading; Norfolk, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading seeks a dependable Light Equipment Operator for its Norfolk, NE operations. You will load, unload and sort material, inspect and operate multiple yard machines, and ensure safety compliance on site.

Candidate must handle equipment like forklifts, loaders and balers, meet weight-lifting requirements, and interact professionally with customers and vendors. Adaptability and self-motivation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required.
• Must lift 30-50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a two-person lift.
• Interact with customers and vendors; be willing to learn, adaptable and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment, ensure safety and working condition.
• Loads, unloads and sorts material.
• Inspects materials to quality standards.
• Knows quality standards and material grades; assess loadability.
• Operates yard equipment such as forklift, shag truck, skid steer, wheel loader, baler or shear as needed.
• Performs basic maintenance on machinery.
• Other duties as assigned; follows safety standards and PPE rules.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Grapple cranes

Stationary baler

Stationary shear

Shag truck

Skid steer

Wheel loader

Alligator shear

Job description

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.