Picker/Cleaner Dayshift

EMR Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading metal recycling company as a Picker/Cleaner in Camden, NJ. This hands-on role involves sorting materials and maintaining cleanliness in the recycling facility. Enjoy a competitive salary of $18.88/hour and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans with company match

Wellbeing benefits

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recycling or industrial environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort and remove materials from conveyor belts.
• Maintain cleanliness of conveyor belts and facility.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to work independently

Physical capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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, including beverage cans and aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel, recycling them 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 programs, and more. Join us and be part of a team that puts people first!

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Picker/Cleaner to join our recycling facility team. In this active, hands-on role, you will be responsible for removing nonferrous and non-metallic materials from conveyor belts, maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work areas, and assisting with the general upkeep of the shredder facility. The shift is from 11 AM to 8 PM in Camden, NJ, and this is a union position with benefits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sort and remove materials such as trash, wood, paper, and plastics from conveyor belts.
2. Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place onto conveyor belts for further processing.
3. Clean the recycling yard using rakes, brooms, and manual debris pickup.
4. Maintain cleanliness of conveyor belts and the facility before and during production.
5. Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills.
• Capable of lifting and handling up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the job.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in recycling or industrial environments is a plus but not required.
• Work is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Position pay is $18.88/hour.

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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