Metal Recycling Warehouse Operator - Forklift & Sorting

Alter-Trading; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation is seeking a General Laborer for the Production area in Wausau, WI. You will assist with loading and unloading material, sort metals for processing, and operate basic mechanized equipment under supervision.

Candidates should be able to lift 30–50 lbs and up to 100+ lbs with a two-person lift; prior forklift experience is beneficial but training will be provided. Adherence to safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Candidate must be able to interact with suppliers/customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Prior experience operating forklift or other machinery is beneficial but not required as we will train candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading material for shipment and unloading from customer vehicles or trucks, and sorting material into appropriate areas for processing.
• Use mechanized equipment to sort and/or break down material for customer use.
• Inspects inbound material received from suppliers.
• Identifies and sorts metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel and various other metals.
• Weighs and packages scrap metal in appropriate manner by placing in boxes, on pallets or into baling equipment.
• Moves material in the yard or warehouse area utilizing forklift, skid loader, or payloader.
• Other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Alter Trading Corporation is seeking a General Laborer for the Production area in Wausau, WI. You will assist with loading and unloading material, sort metals for processing, and operate basic mechanized equipment under supervision.

Candidates should be able to lift 30–50 lbs and up to 100+ lbs with a two-person lift; prior forklift experience is beneficial but training will be provided. Adherence to safety standards is essential.