General Laborer
Company: EMR USA Metal Recycling
Location: Kenner
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
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! I. Summary EMR USA has an opening for a General
Laborer. In this role, the General Laborer will assist with the
general day to day operations of the yard. To be successful, the
General Laborer must be able to work independently to accomplish
daily tasks. . II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Assist in
housekeeping · Ensure a clean and orderly workplace · Clean and
prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards · Assist in
maintenance of equipment · Clean barges and equipment · Adhere to
operating and health and safety protocols · Performs other duties
as assigned. III. Required Skills / Abilities · Ability to use
variety of hand tools such as snip cutters, brooms, and shovels,
etc. · 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 IV. Education & Experience High School graduate or
G.E.D. Previous experience using a forklift preferred V. Other Job
Demands While performing the essential functions of this job, the
General Laborer will be working in an outdoor environment. The
employee may be near moving mechanical parts and will be exposed to
all weather conditions. The noise level in the environment can be
loud and will require ear protection. The employee is required to
sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. This job also
requires frequent bending, kneeling, and standing, lifting up to 50
lbs., and working in confined spaces. LI-Onsite 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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