General Laborer
About The Position
The General Laborer works under supervision at Alter Trading Corporation’s Columbus, Nebraska facility in the Ferrous / Shredder operation. The role may assist with incoming material inspection and processing material for customer shipment. The worker may identify, grade, or sort scrap iron and steel; review inbound material for non-conforming items; process iron according to customer specifications; assist with auto de-manufacturing; shovel fluff around conveyors to prevent buildup; and move material around the yard using equipment. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Employees must wear the necessary personal protective equipment in the yard and follow company safety standards at all times. The company states that failure to follow safety requirements may result in loss of position. The role involves interacting courteously with customers and vendors, may involve operating heavy machinery, and may require using hand tools for minor repairs. The position requires lifting 30–50 pounds and lifting more than 100 pounds with a second person. Alter Trading Corporation describes itself as a company with more than 127 years of history and more than 70 scrap metal processing facilities across the Midwest and Southern U.S. It focuses on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and customer service. Pre-employment and employee drug and alcohol testing may be required under applicable law and company policy; testing may include cannabis where permitted or required by law, as well as legally authorized post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, or other testing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Ability to interact with customers and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Some mechanical know-how.
- Ability to lift 30–50 pounds and lift more than 100 pounds with a second person.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment and follow company safety standards.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience operating heavy machinery is preferred; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Assist with incoming material inspection and processing material for customer shipment.
- Identify, grade, and/or sort scrap iron and steel, including reviewing inbound material for non-conforming items.
- Sort and process iron according to customer specifications.
- Assist with auto de-manufacturing.
- Shovel fluff as needed to prevent buildup around conveyors.
- Move material around the yard using equipment.
- Use hand tools for minor repairs, as needed.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and follow company safety standards.
- Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance offered.
- Dental insurance offered.
- Vision insurance offered.
- Company-paid disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
