Forklift Operator

About Us

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

The Forklift operator is responsible for shifting material around the metal warehouse and preparing it for shipping. Duties include assisting customers, transferring material to the proper location, preparing it for shipment and loading the outbound shipment. This career requires experience of providing a high level of customer service and excellent attention to safety.

• Load and unload scrap metal materials, bales, bins, boxes, crates, etc. onto and from customer trailers, truck beds, bins, and other cargo as needed
• Transfer all necessary materials from one place to another; pick up falling material during transfer
• Manually move material from one place to another; manually fill and dump material bins
• Identify, sort, label, move and transfer metal materials
• Pack or wrap material by hand; load, wrap, and prepare pallets for shipment
• Use signals, when necessary, to assist machine operators who are moving larger pieces of material
• Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; clean and prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards
• Adhere to, evaluate and maintain proper service logs and maintenance requirements
• Follow production plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
• Adhere to operating and health and safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good problem solving skills

• High school diploma or GED-equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years of consecutive sit-down forklift work experience
• OSHA/Safety certification preferred, but not required

While performing the essential functions of this job, the Forklift Operator will be working in a warehouse environment. The employee may be near moving mechanical parts and will be exposed to all weather conditions. The noise level in the environment can be loud and will require ear protection. The employee is required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.

This job also requires frequent bending, kneeling, and standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in confined spaces.

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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