General Operator

Position: General Operator $20.01
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.

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  or

Job Summary:

Work involves a variety of tasks, routine in nature, including routine equipment care, safely handling material, and operations support as necessary. Part runner, spotter, checking PRAs, fire watch, overseeing Gerdau and contractors, watching multiple jobs at the same time and ongoing spotter training. Must assist with plant housekeeping efforts and performs other duties and work assignments as required and directed.

Monday - Friday 7am
-3pm or 10 hours 7am - 5pm. Schedule could change depending on the needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform general housekeeping and operational activities using various tools.

Stock general supplies for safety, production, and maintenance activities.

Support and assist with various tasks in the department.

Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport material.

Additional Responsibilities:

May require daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and/or mobile equipment including fueling, cleaning, checking and adding fluid as needed.

Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules/guidelines for all tasks being performed.

Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.

Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.

Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.

Assist maintenance personnel as needed.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work in all environmental weather conditions.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
• Pass an "applicable fit-for-duty exam".

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.

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  or