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NF Equipment Operator

Alter Trading

Job Title

This position identifies and receives inbound used metals to be recycled from the general public. This process is done by weighing material, inputting the correct commodity code into the system and then putting the material in its proper location. Because we are the start of the recycling process, the environment is dusty, dirty and subject to the weather. Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm.

About Us

Alter Company is looking to add to its team in Madison, WI. Alter Trading Corporation is a 125+ year old company, with 70+ metal recycling 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 Summary
  • Provide great customer service at our retail scale by providing prompt service, weighing material and properly inspecting & identifying material.
  • Correctly enter customer and product information into our system.
  • Complete and process customer's transaction to issue appropriate payment
  • Learn and operate machines (forklift, balers, etc.) to help with the recycling process.
  • Work in a warehouse type environment subject to the elements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
About You
  • Customer Service Experience, preferred
  • Forklift Experience, required
  • Previous Warehouse Experience, preferred
  • Previous Metal Scrap Experience, preferred
About Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • HSA with company match
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off in the First Year

Job Seekers with a background in Warehouse, Equipment Operation, Customer Service, Construction, Customer Facing, computer work, etc. will do well in this position.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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