Heavy Equipment Operator

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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

• 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

• 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

• Monday – Friday, no nights or weekends
• $22+ 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

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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