LABORER - MR - Gerdau : Job Details

Empowering people who build the future. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard

Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials

Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material

Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector

Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)

Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor

Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion

Provide excellent customer service

Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau

Locations with Rail:

For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries

Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly

General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage

Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator

Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability

Problem solving input and contributions as required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Qualifications and Experience:

Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee

Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau

High School Education preferred but not required.

Computer knowledge/skills

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-###-#### or [email protected]