Forklift Operator

Emr-USA-Metal-Recyclin; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

EMR in New Orleans, LA seeks a Non-Ferrous Forklift Operator to support daily operations, load/unload scrap metal, transfer material, and prepare shipments while upholding safety and customer service standards.

This full-time on-site role offers PTO, holidays, medical and dental insurance, employer-paid vision and life insurance, HSA/FSA with employer contributions, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Independent worker

Safe operation

Lifts 50+ lbs

Customer service

Job description

About the Opportunity

As a Non-Ferrous Forklift Operator at EMR, you’ll play a key role in our daily operations at our New Orleans, LA 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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