Lead Person - Metal Recycling - Day Shift - 12 Hours

Location
Davenport, IA, US
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Last seen
Oct 16, 2026

About the role

Alter Metal Recycling in Davenport, IA is looking for someone to assist in the leading the daily operations of our Non-Ferrous Recovery Plant (NFR). This role assists a supervisor and is a step into a leadership role.

Alter Metal in Davenport. IA is searching for a working Lead Person on day shift at its Davenport, Iowa facility.

Hours are: Monday - Friday, 4:00am - 4:30pm. (12 hour shifts)

Summary:

- Support supervision of 10-12 employee staff, and fill in for related supervisor duties during absences - Ensure employee break schedule is followed - Must be capable of learning and performing all job functions of the plant - During breaks the Lead rotates our employees so there is always coverage - Needs to be able to operate mobile equipment and fill in as necessary - During employee absences must be able to work positions to provide coverage - Responsible for leading the non-maintenance group during unplanned downtime - Responsible to ensure radios are all signed out and accounted for - Responsible for the data collection during weigh outs - Responsible for leading the cleaning team during the maintenance cleaning hours - Must have good communication skills and be a positive team player.

PAY RATE: $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance

Job Seekers with a background in Non Ferrous, NF, Ferrous, Metals, Shredders, Supervisory, lead, leadership, inventory, manager, operator, equipment, operations, team lead, typically do well in this position.

Pay

PAY RATE: $20.00 - $21.00