Job SummaryThe laborer is an entry-level position, reflecting employees with no previous knowledge or experience related to scrap metals and recycling. The laborer must have the ability to learn and a robust work ethic. The laborer will assist in several aspects of daily operations such as scrap inspection, sortation, and general yard maintenance as directed.Under the safety standards of Gerdau the laborer will learn to operate mobile equipment and perform general maintenance duties on machinery. The laborer must have strong communication skills and use them at all times to ensure safety among co‑workers, truck drivers, peddlers, and contractors.Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesFollow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yardOperate the fork‑lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off‑loading, and sorting of scrap materialsInspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap materialApply deductions to non‑conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspectorPerform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisorMaintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashionProvide excellent customer servicePromote and practice the core values of GerdauLocations with RailFor 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 ResponsibilitiesEnsure non‑conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks,



and batteriesEnsure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properlyGeneral house‑keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbageAssist in non‑ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non‑ferrous operatorAssist co‑workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitabilityProblem solving input and contributions as requiredQualifications And ExperienceDesire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employeePromote and practice the core values of GerdauHigh School Education preferred but not required.Salary & BenefitsMedical and PrescriptionDentalVisionPension/RRSPBasic Life/Accidental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramAdditional InformationAll uniforms and PPE providedJob Type: Full‑timeSalary: $24.89 per hourAbility to commute/relocate: - Cambridge, 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 [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Laborer - Mr - $24.9 An Hour - No Experience Required (Winnipeg)
🏢 Gerdau
📍 Winnipeg