Dock Foreman- Pier location

About the Company

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!

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily dock operations including coordinating inbound receiving of barges and outbound shipping of material.
• Handle barge lines to safely secure and/or release barges from the dock to tug crews.
• Oversee the safe and efficient loading and unloading of barges and loading of dump trailers hauling material discharged from barges.
• Direct traffic in and out of the yard as needed.
• Monitor the operation of material handlers, front end loaders, shears, and magnets.
• Communicate with Maintenance team to report any equipment operational or maintenance issues that arise.
• Sweep and clean cargo from the deck and coaming of barges to ensure a safe working environment for tug and terminal crews.
• Communicate with tug Captains, crews and deckhands.
• Maintain strict compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, DOT requirements, and site-specific protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and generate reports.
• Possess current knowledge of industry trends and practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED-equivalent.
• Prior experience in maritime industry preferred but not required.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of scrap metal commodities helpful.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• OSHA compliance knowledge.

Working Conditions

• Field work environment; may be working near moving mechanical parts.
• Outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Noise level can be loud, requiring ear protection.
• Required to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and standing; lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in high/low temperatures.
• May be required to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Communication via telephone, mobile phone, email, text, and in-person.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans with company match
• Wellbeing benefits
• Employee assistance program