General Laborer

  • EMR USA Metal Recycling
  • Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Full Time
About Us:

EMR is one of the worlds 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!

General Labor er

The General Laborer will assist with the general day-to-day operations of the yard. To be successful, it must be able to work independently to accomplish daily tasks. {Local info inserted here ie : front scales area, sorting metals, cleaning, customer service, lawn care}

What We Offer:

  • Career advancement

  • Training

  • Paid time off

  • Economical medical, dental, vision insurance

  • 401k

  • Parental PTO

  • EAP for employees and dependents

  • Employer contributions to medical savings accounts

  • So much more!

What Youll Be Doing:

  • C lean and prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards

  • Assist in maintenance of equipment

  • Sort and pick up recycling material

  • Adhere to operating and health and safety protocols

  • Ensure a clean and orderly workplace

  • Assist in housekeeping

  • Performs other duties as assigned

What Youll Need:

  • Ability to use variety of hand tools such as snip cutters, brooms, 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 .

Education :

  • High S chool graduate or G.E.D.

  • Previous experience using a forklift preferred.

Why EMR

At EMR, w e are environmentally and socially responsible. We treat people with respect and dignity. We protect the com panys interests and reputation, and we always do business with integrity.

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.

#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.

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Job ID: 481411909
Originally Posted on: 6/15/2025

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