Shipping Agent
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!
I. Summary
The Shipping Agent is responsible for carrying out all operational and administrative requirements for the arrival, turn around and departure of vessels. Duties include coordinating berthing assignments, coordinating and ordering vessel husbandry services, maintaining all documentation and reporting notices, and handling all port expenses. This career requires five years of shipping agency experience, strong attention to detail, and proven customer service skills. The ability to obtain a TWIC and ASBA certification is also required.
II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for all vessel boarding in port as well as at mid-stream anchorages.
- Coordinates berthing assignments and orders pilots, tugs and linesmen for vessel movements.
- Provides responses to incoming requests regarding assigned ships, as well as estimates and general inquires.
- Coordinates and orders vessel husbandry services.
- Responsible for port expenses.
- Creates, executes, and dispatches commercial and legal documentation accurately within a timely matter.
- Provides cargo interests with updates for vessel prospects.
- Assists in training and onboarding of new team members as required.
- May travel to other ports to provide operational support as required.
- Coordinates with U.S. government authorities and agencies to prepare and submit required documents.
- Liaise with U.S. Customs, Border Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Verify successful filings or reporting notices for vessel arrivals and departures, cargo import and entry, and export manifests.
- Other job duties as assigned.
III. Required Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of maritime policy and procedures required.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work in team environment as well as independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Creative problem solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong attention to detail.
IV. Education & Experience
- At least one year of experience of shipping agency experienced required.
- ASBA agency certified or willing to become certified within the first twelve months of employment.
- Must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
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Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Camden, NJ, USA