What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non Ferrous Depot Manager Trainee position at EMR Metal Recycling?
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!
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to build a career in operations management?
EMR is looking for a motivated and driven Non-Ferrous Depot Manager Trainee to join our team! This opportunity offers comprehensive, hands-on training in all aspects of depot operations, from material processing and equipment operations to team leadership and daily business management. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, take ownership of your development, and grow into a leadership role, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do:
Operations Management & Leadership
- Learn to oversee daily depot operations, ensuring employees, equipment and resources meet operational needs
- Verify employee attendance and ensure adequate staffing across operational areas
- Conduct routine yard walks to monitor equipment performance, employee productivity, material flow and safety
- Supervise and support yard personnel, providing direction and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
- Identify operational challenges, implement practical solutions and comply with EMR policies and procedures
- Develop a working knowledge of yard equipment operations, basic maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting
Material Processing & Inventory Management
- Develop knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous materials, including identification, grading, processing and inventory
- Monitor material movement, processing and storage; oversee shear operations and adjust as needed
- Conduct inventory checks and maintain accurate records in Trade (T2)
- Identify and manage material heaps, transfer quantities and reconcile discrepancies or negative balances
- Understand depot classifications and correctly assign ferrous and nonferrous transactions
Transportation & Logistics
- Review daily outbound truck schedules and monitor shipment progress
- Coordinate additional trucks, address delays and forecast next-day transportation needs
- Request and manage allocations for outbound shipments, distinguishing Gerdau, CMC and collected loads as applicable
- Verify inbound and outbound tickets, shipment quantities, destinations and transportation documentation
Scale Operations & Material Inspection
- Learn to independently operate truck and peddler scales and accurately process inbound and outbound loads
- Verify weights, material grades, pricing and supporting paperwork; file records properly
- Inspect incoming loads, identify contaminants, apply appropriate deductions and direct material to the correct yard location
- Develop working knowledge of nonferrous materials purchased at the peddler scale and conduct monthly inventory counts
Financial Transactions & Customer Service
- Process payment tickets, verify check payments and manage cash transactions accurately
- Prepare, balance and reconcile cash drawers and safes each day
- Create customer accounts and cash cards, verifying identification and account information
- Review transaction records for accurate pricing, customer information, purchase orders, allocations, grades, heaps, weights, trucking and haulage
- Provide courteous and professional service to customers, vendors and drivers
Safety & Compliance
- Demonstrate and enforce EMR safety policies and procedures
- Identify and promptly report hazards, equipment concerns and unsafe conditions
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Monitor employee safety compliance and maintain an orderly working environment
- Complete opening and closing procedures, including systems readiness and facility security
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Interest in developing a career in industrial operations management
- Leadership potential, organizational skills and sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Experience in metal recycling, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or related industrial operations
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience
- Familiarity with inventory management, scale operations, material grading, processing or transportation coordination
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Salary : $20 - $26