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Alter Trading; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Alter Metal Recycling, a long-established Midwest metals company, seeks a production worker to join our non-ferrous operations. The role offers hands-on training and a clear pathway for advancement within a safety‑minded, team‑oriented environment.

You will sort, remove non-conforming materials, and ensure high-quality non-ferrous products while maintaining cleanliness and PPE compliance. Prior metals experience is helpful; HS diploma or GED preferred. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in metals or industrial operations advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the required quality of non-ferrous products.
• Remove large pieces of plastic.
• Remove stainless steel.
• Remove any non-conforming material.
• Keeps picking areas clean and orderly.
• Assists with cleanup duties at the end of production.
• Identifies different metals and sorts the various grades according to specifications.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and consistently wear required PPE.
• Along with other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alter Metal Recycling is a 128-year-old Midwest, family owned business that is an industry leader in scrap metal recycling, operating over 70 facilities throughout the Midwest, Great Plains / High Plains, Arkansas and Mississippi. With a strong commitment to customer service and sustainability, we are a trusted source for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Our corporate support center and marketing operations are based in St. Louis, MO, with trading offices in St. Louis and Hong Kong.

Position Overview

This position offers a clear pathway for advancement. Team members may begin in a production role and receive comprehensive, hands-on training.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the required quality of the non-ferrous products.
• Remove large pieces of plastic.
• Remove stainless steel.
• Remove any non-conforming material.
• Keeps picking areas clean and orderly.
• Assists with cleanup duties at the end of production.
• Identifies different metals and sorts the various grades according to specifications.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and consistently wear required PPE.
• Along with other duties, as assigned.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a proactive approach to work, a strong commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn and grow. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and prior experience in metals or industrial operations is advantageous. Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential.

Why Join Alter?

• Be part of a long-standing, reputable company.
• Work in a supportive and safety-focused environment.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the organization.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package.