Shred Yard Equipment Operator - Heavy Machinery

Alter-Trading; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability

Job summary

Alter Trading in Peoria, IL is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate the auto shredder, material handler, and wheel loader, moving material safely and performing routine inspections. The ideal candidate has a diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience, plus reliability and teamwork.

Salary ranges from $19.00 to $22.00 hourly with full-time benefits. Alter Trading, a 127+ year-old company with 70+ scrap facilities, emphasizes safety, maintenance, and strong customer service across the

Qualifications

• Requires diploma or GED and 3–5 years related experience.
• Experience operating equipment such as forklift, tractor, skid steer.
• Past attendance reliability.
• Preferred: background in non-ferrous/ferrous metals or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment safety checks.
• Load/unload trucks and rail cars with material.
• Operate material handler and/or end loader per procedures.
• Follow safety and housekeeping standards; maintain records.

Skills

Equipment operation

Material handling

Team player

Attendance reliability

Education

Diploma or GED

3–5 years related experience

Tools

Forklift

Tractor

Skid steer

Job description

Alter Trading in Peoria, IL is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate the auto shredder, material handler, and wheel loader, moving material safely and performing routine inspections. The ideal candidate has a diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience, plus reliability and teamwork.

Salary ranges from $19.00 to $22.00 hourly with full-time benefits. Alter Trading, a 127+ year-old company with 70+ scrap facilities, emphasizes safety, maintenance, and strong customer service across the