Light Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Light Equipment Operator

Alter Trading Corporation, a 125+ year old, $2B+, privately held company with more than 70 scrap metal processing facilities throughout eight states in the Midwest and Southern region is searching for an energetic, dependable Light Equipment Operator for it operations located in Norfolk, NE. Alter is committed to our customers by being the best source of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal and by giving great customer service. Our corporate support center and marketing is located in St. Louis, MO, with Trading Offices located in St. Louis and in Hong Kong. Our website is

Job Description/Responsibilities

Light Equipment Operator assists in the recycling process by operating a variety of equipment including forklift, grapple cranes, stationary shear, stationary baler, etc.

• Inspects equipment, make sure everything is safe and in working condition
• Loads, unloads and sorts material
• Inspects materials to quality standards
• Knows quality standards, materials grades, what materials can/cannot be loaded
• Utilizes all yard operating equipment including: shag truck, forklifts, skid steer, wheel loader, stationary baler, stationary shear, alligator shear as necessary
• Performs basic maintenance on the machinery
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Must wear all necessary PPE while working or while in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow safety standards may result in loss of position.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, stationary balers or shears required.

The right candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs. and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.

Candidate must be able to effectively interact with customers and vendors. Individual must be willing to learn, be adaptable and be a self-motivated.