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Forklift Operator

EMR USA
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
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!

About The Opportunity

As a Non-Ferrous Forklift Operator at EMR, you’ll play a key role in our daily operations at our Gulfport, MS site. In this role, you will be 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.

Key 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
  • Identify, sort, label, move and transfer metal materials
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently while multitasking
  • Ability to operate equipment safely
  • Ability to lift over 50 pounds
  • Excellent customer service skills

Compensation And Benefits

  • Full-time, year-round
  • PTO and 8 paid company holidays
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Employer paid vision insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • HSA and FSA with employer contribution
  • 401(k) with company match



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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.

  • E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve lawful workforce.

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