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Date: Feb 5, 2026

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Job Summary:

The 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 strong 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 Responsibilities:

• Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
• Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials
• Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards grading and purchasing scrap material
• Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector
• Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC)
• Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion
• Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau

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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
• Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
• General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
• Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
• Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
• Problem solving input and contributions as required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
• Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
• High School Education preferred but not required.

Salary & Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription
• Vision
• Pension/RRSP
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Additional Information:

• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Job Type:Full-time
• Salary: $24.89 per hour
• Ability to commute/relocate: - Brantford 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.

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