Working/Equipment Operating - Yard Supervisor

Alter Trading Corp.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corp. seeks a Ferrous Supervisor for its Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. This full-time position involves managing the inbound/outbound flow of materials and maintaining production quality and inventory levels in a day shift role.

The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy industrial operations, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working with equipment. The company has a long history serving the scrap metal industry and values strong leadership and operational skills.

Qualifications

• Similar work experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on operation with equipment and excellent communication style required.
• Frequent movement throughout the facility and ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage flow of material inbound & outbound and maintain inventory levels.
• Work with the Ferrous Manager to schedule daily production.
• Record production data and manage facility inventory.
• Ensure materials shipped meet customer requirements.
• Communicate with employees, vendors & customers.

Skills

Equipment operation skills

Inventory management

Communication

Production tracking

Tools

Material handler

Grapple

Front-end loader

Skid-steer

Dump truck

Job description

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Full Time Admin Cedar Rapids, IA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1955

Salary Range: $28.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ferrous Department is looking for its next Ferrous Supervisor who can help lead the team. This is a day shift position. They will be set up to succeed in managing the ferrous inbound/outbound, production quality and inventory. This position requires extensive equipment operating: material handler, grapple, front-end loader, skid‑steer, dump truck In time, they will learn what makes this business work and oversee the entire operation.

More Details about this Role

• Manage flow of material inbound & outbound, and maintain inventory levels & quality control.
• Work alongside Ferrous Manager to schedule and track daily production to meet expectations.
• Record production data into Production Tracker and Monthly Production Logs.
• Manage facility inventory
• Ensure Materials shipped meet the exact requirements of the customer’s order and maintain traceability.
• Work with department managers of Maintenance, Safety & Environmental to manage required tasks, metrics and expectations.
• QA/QC
• Drive efficiencies to maintain and lower monthly operating costs.
• Communicate regularly with all levels of employees, vendors & customers.
• Learn and Operate Equipment as needed to assist the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Similar work experience in an heavy industrial or manufacturing work environment is preferred. Position is requires frequent movement throughout the facility, in all weather conditions. Successful candidates will be hands‑on with equipment and operations. Excellent open communication style is required to carry out responsibilities with all levels of employees. Travel less than 10%.

About Us

Alter Trading is looking to add to its Cedar Rapids, IA Eastern Region team. Alter Trading Corporation, a 125 year old company, with 67+ scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non‑ferrous metal and by giving great customer service.

Job Seekers with a background as a leader, lead, supervisor, manager, quality, technician, inventory, operator, typically do well in this position.