Machinist / Weighmaster Recycled Wood Processing (m/f/d) | Vigier

Altola AG Verarbeitungsstandort für Altholz Zuchwil

Olten

Key information

Publication date:22 January 2026
Workload:100%
Place of work:Olten

Job summary

Altola AG specializes in collecting and disposing of hazardous waste. Join us for a sustainable work environment with great benefits!

Tasks

Manage incoming and outgoing goods with modern IT systems.
Operate machinery for processing waste materials effectively.
Assist in repairs and maintenance of processing equipment.

Skills

You have a basic vocational training and experience in waste treatment.
Strong teamwork and independent working skills are essential.
Proficient in MS Office and hold a valid forklift license.

Is this helpful?

Altola AG, with locations in Olten, Zuchwil, and Pieterlen, specializes in collecting, recycling, and disposing of special waste materials of all kinds. In Switzerland, we are the largest processor of alternative fuels by volume. We offer businesses, industry, and the public sector economical and ecological comprehensive solutions for disposal. In total, we employ around 90 staff from various professional fields: Here you can contribute your skills!

What you doexpand_more

Recording goods incoming and outgoing on modern IT infrastructure (Weighmaster)
Feeding and stacking recycled wood using a pneumatic loader (Machinist)
Operating the fully automated recycled wood processing plant (Plant operator)
Loading the recycled wood plant using a material handler (Machinist)
Assisting with repairs and plant optimizations
Requesting external mechanics for periodic maintenance work
General maintenance and cleaning work on operational plants

What you bringexpand_more

You are a healthy, physically resilient person with a basic manual training and ideally have initial experience in waste treatment. Good teamwork skills as well as the ability to work systematically and independently are required. You have good IT skills in operating MS Office / Teams, hold a SUVA-recognized forklift license, and have good German language skills in speaking and writing. Experience in operating material handling equipment (pneumatic loader, excavator) and the necessary M2 / M3 diplomas or industry-standard operator certificates for material handlers and pneumatic loaders, as well as willingness for occasional Saturday shifts, complete your profile.

What we offerexpand_more

You can contribute your skills in a motivated and friendly 3-person team. You work four days a week. Attractive employment conditions and good social benefits in a successfully developing, lively company complete the offer.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application via our online job platform: www.vigier.ch

If you have any questions, Mr. Thaddäus Steinmann, Head of DSB, Tel. 062 287 83 64, will be happy to assist you. Further information can be found here: https://vigier.ch/de/jobs-karriere/arbeitgeber