Yard Operator I - Mr
Gerdau North America · Jackson, TN · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrated desire to develop skills and grow within Gerdau.
- Commitment to promoting and practicing Gerdau’s core values.
- High school diploma preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to yard operations.
- Perform a variety of tasks ranging from simple to moderately complex, ensuring proper procedures are consistently followed.
- Ensure all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation; quarantine any material that fails the scan and notify appropriate personnel immediately.
- Operate loaders and/or material handlers to load and unload scrap material in accordance with Gerdau and customer quality standards.
- Inspect incoming scrap to ensure it meets quality and environmental standards; apply appropriate deductions and downgrades and communicate findings to the scale in a timely manner.
- Inspect and verify scrap grades and quality, identifying deductions and downgrades as required.
- Ensure all outbound materials meet safety and quality standards.
- Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC) activities.
- Detect and report faulty materials, environmental hazards, safety concerns, or improper equipment operation; escalate unusual issues to supervision.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and equipment.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Promote and practice Gerdau’s core values.
- Participate in daily safety routines.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly inventory counts, where applicable.
- Support maintenance personnel with equipment repairs as directed.
- Operate baler equipment.
- Assist with non-ferrous processing, including material segregation to upgrade products (e.g., copper, brass, aluminum).
- Support coworkers in daily operational tasks essential to yard safety, efficiency, and profitability.
- Stage and remove material for torching using a material handler, where applicable.
- Contribute to problem-solving efforts as required.