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Location: Guelph Gerdau
Gerdau is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Yard Operator to support our daily yard operations. This hands-on role is critical to the success of our scrap processing and recycling operations and offers an opportunity to build valuable skills in equipment operation, material inspection, and scrap grading.
If you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and being part of a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and customer service, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Yard Operator, you will:
Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
Inspect incoming scrap materials to ensure they meet quality and environmental standards.
Identify and communicate scrap grades, deductions, and downgrades.
Scan all incoming materials for radiation and follow quarantine procedures when required.
Safely operate loaders and material handling equipment to load and unload materials.
Ensure outbound materials meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Perform and document daily equipment inspections and routine equipment care.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Provide exceptional customer service to suppliers and customers.
Participate in daily safety meetings and activities.
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Strong commitment to safety.
Willingness to learn scrap grading and yard operations.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with heavy equipment.
Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
Customer-focused attitude.
Desire to continuously develop skills and grow within Gerdau.
At Gerdau, safety comes first. We are committed to developing our employees, promoting from within, and fostering a workplace built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Apply today and become part of a company that is helping build the future through sustainable steel and recycling operations.
Additional Information:
All uniforms and PPE provided Job Type: Full-time Salary: $27.26 per hour Ability to commute/relocate: - Guelph, ON - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person - In Compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.
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)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com
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CAD 27.26-27.26 hourly / hour
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
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