Summary
Assists in the process of prepping vehicles for further processing through shredding operation.
- Inspects equipment to ensure it is safe and in working condition
- Drains all liquids in vehicles to appropriate receptacles
- Removes mercury switches & puts in appropriate receptacles
- Assists in placing vehicles within the facility for auto de-man processing and upon completion for further processing thru shredder
- May use power and hydraulic tools to remove auto parts
- Assists in cleaning and maintaining de-man area and equipment
- Removes tires and rims
- Removes battery and stores in appropriate location
- Removes catalytic converter and places in designated bin. May transfer bin when full to other location within facility
- Observes vehicle and removes any nonconforming materials such as tanks, fire extinguishers, solids, etc. Places nonconforming materials in designated locations
- May operate forklift
- Know how to operate a loader
- Know how to operate an excavator/magnet
- Performs basic maintenance on machinery
- Follows all safety and environmental processes
- May assist in laborer level work within other areas of facility
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits:
401K w/ Employer Match
HSA w/ Employer Match
Heath, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Safety:
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.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior automotive experience and/or salvage yard experience preferred. Prior experience operating equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, etc. is a plus. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.
If role involves help with facility incoming material inspection, must be able to effectively interact with customers and vendors. Individual must be willing to learn, be adaptable and be a self-motivated.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior automotive experience
- Prior salvage yard experience
- Experience operating forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, or similar equipment
- Ability to lift 30–50 pounds and 100+ pounds with a two-person lift
- Ability to interact effectively with customers and vendors if assisting with incoming material inspection
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to safety standards
What We Do
Alter Trading Corporation is one of the nation's leading scrap metal recyclers and brokers, with processing centers and offices throughout the central United States. Alter has a reputation for innovation in the scrap metal industry. Our processing facilities are state-of-the-art. We're one of the largest recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the country serving industrial clients and salvage operations of every kind. Alter continues to develop new and expanded services and capabilities to meet the changing needs of its clients and the marketplace.
