Heavy Equipment Operator

EMR Group USA; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Job summary

EMR USA Metal Recycling in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to load, unload, and transport scrap metal within the yard. You will operate material handler and other heavy equipment safely, performing daily maintenance and inspections to meet production goals.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ability to work independently and with a team, and maintaining a clean, safe worksite. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Maneuver in and around equipment to inspect, operate and maintain company property.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handler, front end loader and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspections.
• Identify and process different types of scrap metal and report load details.
• Meet production goals, keep worksite clean and organized, and assist with other tasks as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Independent worker

Team player

Physical stamina

Tools

Material handler

Front end loader

Job description

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.

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 Heavy Equipment Operator at EMR, you’ll play a key role in our daily operations at our Rice Lake, WI site. In this role, you’ll operate equipment to load, unload and transport scrap metal materials within the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate material handler, front end loader and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform daily maintenance and inspections
• Identify and process different types of scrap metal and report load details
• Meet production goals, keep worksite clean and organized, and assist with other tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Maneuver in and around equipment to inspect, operate and maintain company property

Compensation And Benefits

• Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm
• $21+ per hour, full-time, year-round
• PTO and 9 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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