Operations Leader in Training — Metal Recycling

Alter Trading Corp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, life insured;

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation invites applications for an Operations Management Trainee program in the Davenport, IA area. This fast-track, 8-12 month rotation spans operations, logistics, sales, safety, and leadership across multiple facilities, with the potential to lead a site or function after completion.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, relocation readiness, and exposure to customer relationships, negotiations, and pricing across multiple Alter locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to relocate and work hands-on in a heavy industrial environment.
• Relocation and temporary housing assistance, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Learn the ins and outs of metal recycling—from the scale to the sale.
• Rotate through Operations, Commercial Sales, Inventory, Safety, and Equipment Maintenance.
• Support production, scheduling, and transportation efforts.
• Shadow and learn from seasoned yard managers.
• Gain exposure to customer relationships, negotiations, and pricing.
• Learn to manage people, processes, and profits.
• Prepare to lead your own team or facility upon program completion.
• Rotate through various Alter locations to gain further exposure.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Business math

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Alter Trading Corporation invites applications for an Operations Management Trainee program in the Davenport, IA area. This fast-track, 8-12 month rotation spans operations, logistics, sales, safety, and leadership across multiple facilities, with the potential to lead a site or function after completion.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, relocation readiness, and exposure to customer relationships, negotiations, and pricing across multiple Alter locations.