Dock Operations Lead - Safe, Efficient Barge & Yard

Emr-USA-Metal-Recyclin; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR is seeking a Dock Foreman to direct and optimize dock and yard activities, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely movement of inbound barges and outbound material. This hands-on leadership role combines operational oversight, safety enforcement, equipment coordination, and real-time problem solving to maintain high dock productivity and compliant barge operations.

The successful candidate will supervise daily dock operations, coordinate barge movements with tug crews, monitor equipment, and

Qualifications

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

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 operation of material handlers, front end loaders, shears, and magnets; communicate with Maintenance on issues.
• Sweep and clean cargo from the deck and coaming of barges to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate with tug Captains, crews and deckhands.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge

OSHA compliance knowledge

Knowledge of scrap metal commodities

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED-equivalent

Job description

EMR is seeking a Dock Foreman to direct and optimize dock and yard activities, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely movement of inbound barges and outbound material. This hands-on leadership role combines operational oversight, safety enforcement, equipment coordination, and real-time problem solving to maintain high dock productivity and compliant barge operations.

The successful candidate will supervise daily dock operations, coordinate barge movements with tug crews, monitor equipment, and