Yard Operator I - Mr

About the role

The Yard Operator plays a key role in our operations, contributing to daily tasks with a broad skill set. This position involves scrap grading, equipment operation, and maintenance duties, ensuring smooth and safe workflows.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Perform tasks ranging from simple to moderately complex, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Scan all incoming scrap for radiation; quarantine and report any material that fails the scan.
• Operate loaders and/or material handlers to load and unload scrap while adhering to Gerdau and customer quality standards.
• Inspect incoming scrap for quality and environmental standards, applying appropriate deductions and downgrades; communicate findings promptly.
• Verify scrap grade and quality, identifying deductions and downgrades.
• Ensure all outbound materials meet safety and quality standards.
• Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
• Detect and report faulty materials, environmental hazards, safety issues, or improper equipment operation to supervision.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and promote Gerdau’s core values.
• Participate in daily safety routines.
• For locations with rail: shift full and empty cars, operate locomotives, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested.
• Assist in monthly inventory counts (where applicable).
• Support maintenance personnel in equipment repairs as required.
• Operate the Baler and assist in nonferrous processing, including segregation of materials like copper, brass, and aluminum.
• Collaborate with co-workers on daily operational duties to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Stage and remove material for torching using a material handler (where applicable).
• Contribute to problem-solving efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to grow as a Gerdau employee.
• Commitment to promoting and practicing Gerdau’s core values.
• High school education preferred.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.