Baler 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!

Baler Operator
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and employee-centric organization? Look no further! At EMR, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our team members above all else. We believe that happy and motivated employees are the cornerstone of a successful company.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement
• Training
• Paid time off
• Economical medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k
• Volunteer opportunities
• Parental PTO
• EAP for employees and dependents
• Employer contributions to medical savings accounts
• Employee Referral Incentives
• So much more!

Your Responsibilities:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work overhead, climb ladders, kneel, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in all elements such as rain, cold, and heat.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, manages time, and multitasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED-Equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of consecutive sit-down Baler work experience.
• OSHA/Safety certification preferred, but not required.

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. 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 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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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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