Dock Foreman- Pier location

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! EMR is seeking a a Dock Foreman for directing and optimizing all activities at the loading dock and yard to ensure safe, accurate, and timely movement of inbound and outbound cargo. This hands-on role combines operational oversight, team leadership, safety and compliance enforcement, equipment coordination, and real-time problem solving to maintain high dock productivity, and safe and efficient barge operations. This position requires the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, and a high level of attention to detail. Key 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 detail. Strong communication skills. Knowledge of scrap metal commodities helpful. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. OSHA compliance knowledge. Additional: While performing the essential functions of this job, the Dock Foreman will be in an environment of field work. The employee may be working near moving mechanical parts and will be in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and require ear protection. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. This job also requires: frequent bending, kneeling and standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., working in confined spaces, and ability to work in high/low temperatures. The employee may be required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Communication will be via telephone, mobile phone, email, text and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. #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…

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