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Alter Trading Corp; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Alter Metal Recycling, based in the Midwest, is offering a Full Time Production role in Waupaca, WI. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training to advance within the company.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with prior metals or industrial experience considered a plus. You will join a production team focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience in metals or industrial operations advantageous.
• Strong communication and team-oriented attitude essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain required quality of product.
• Remove large pieces of plastic.
• Remove stainless steel.
• Remove non-conforming material.
• Keep picking areas clean and orderly.
• Assist with end-of-production cleanup.
• Identify different metals and sort grades per specifications.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proactive work style

Safety commitment

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Production Waupaca, WI, US

About US

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 our product.


• 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.