Metal Recycling Warehouse Associate — Forklift Training

Alter Trading; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Full Time Warehouse Production worker to assist with loading and unloading materials and sorting them for processing.

Under supervision, you will operate mechanized equipment, use a forklift, and move material within yard and warehouse to support scrap metal recycling operations.

Candidates should be able to lift 30-50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a two-person lift; prior forklift experience is helpful though we train.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a two-person lift.
• Prior forklift or machinery experience is beneficial but we will train candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading material for shipment and unloading material from supplier vehicles or trucks and sorting material into appropriate areas for processing.
• Identify and sort metals such as aluminum, brass, copper and stainless steel.
• Weigh and package scrap metal for shipment and operate hydraulic shear to cut oversized material when needed.
• Move material in the yard or warehouse using forklift, payloader, or other equipment.
• Follow all safety requirements and wear PPE as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading

Material sorting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Payloader

Hydraulic shear

Torching equipment

Job description

Alter Trading in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Full Time Warehouse Production worker to assist with loading and unloading materials and sorting them for processing.

Under supervision, you will operate mechanized equipment, use a forklift, and move material within yard and warehouse to support scrap metal recycling operations.

Candidates should be able to lift 30-50 lbs and 100+ lbs with a two-person lift; prior forklift experience is helpful though we train.