The Yard Operator has a variety of duties and a broad skill set that makes this position an key part of operational needs.

The Yard

Operator requires knowledge of scrap grading, or have the ability to learn.

The Yard

Operator will assist in several aspects of daily operational needs such as scrap inspection, ferrous and non-ferrous purchasing, mobile equipment operation, and performing general maintenance duties.

The Yard

Operator will be expected to safely operate a material handling crane or loader in order to accomplish daily tasks. They must communicate regularly with the scale, supervisor, other coworkers, and customers about the quality of material and shipping requirements. Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.

Ensure that all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation and that all material that fails the scan is quarantined and the appropriate personnel are notified. Operate the loader and/or the material handler to assist in loading and unloading scrap material, while following the quality standards of Gerdau and the customer. Ensure that all incoming scrap inspected against quality, and environmental standards and appropriate deductions and downgrades are applied.

Inspect and verify scrap for grade and quality. Ensure that all outbound materials meets safety and quality standards. Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, safety, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision.

Provide excellent customer service.

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. Assist in monthly inventory counts (where applicable) Assist maintenance personnel in the performance of equipment repairs as required or directed. including segregation of materials to upgrade products. Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.

Stage and remove material for torching with a material handler (where applicable).

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $27.26 per hour Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) 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.

📌 Full Time Yard Labourer Required (Cambridge)
🏢 Gerdau North America
📍 Cambridge