Yard Person (loader/forklift)

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA provided for health and dental

Short and long term disability

Life and accidental life insurance

RRSP contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a Yard Person (Loader/Forklift) for our Winnipeg, MB location. You will perform shipping duties and material movement, operating forklift equipment and a Shunt truck in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a minimum Grade 12 or GED, 1–2 years of forklift experience with a valid license, and the ability to read schedules and work well in a team. Weekend shift with a 39-hour week is described, with benefits and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma (or GED).
• 1–2 years forklift driver experience with valid forklift license.
• Ability to learn and drive Shunt truck.
• Ability to read, write and follow schedules.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Physically capable and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift equipment.
• Operate Shunt truck to move trailers indoor and outdoor.
• Load trucks per shipping paperwork.
• Load bundles on the truck safely and follow safety rules.
• Move scrap and dump scrap bins as needed.
• May perform other duties as supervisor deems necessary.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shunt truck operation

Teamwork

Reading schedules

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Why you'll love it here

Do you love welding and fabrication? Are you a team player and want to learn and grow with us at our downstream location?Join us on our path to cultural and digital transformation to build the future.

About Gerdau

Gerdau is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod. Gerdau is the largest recycler in the world. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM...... We are currently looking for a Yard Person (Loader/Forklift) at our Bradley Steel Processors - Winnipeg, MB facility.

Job summary:

Reporting to the location's Supervisor, your focus will be to perform a wide variety of shipping duties and material moving.

Our ideal candidate will be able to:

• Work the following weekend shift with a starting hourly rate of $23.79:
• 13 hour shift: Friday - SundayDays 7:00 am- 8:00 pm (paid 1 hour break which includes coffee breaks too)
• Provide us with a criminal background check by uploading it in "attachment documents" when uploading resume or at time of interview
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with extremely hot materials while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklift equipment
• Operate Shunt truck to move trailers indoor and outdoor
• Load trucks as per shipping paperwork
• Load bundles on the truck safely and follow Company's safety rules
• Move scrap, dump scrap bins as needed
• May perform other duties as supervisor deems necessary

Education / experience requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma (or GED)
• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience as a forklift driver and have valid forklift license
• Ability to learn and drive Shunt truck
• Ability to read, write and follow schedules
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Physically capable of performing the role
• Ability to work in a team environment

Working Conditions:

• Can work with minimal supervision
• 39 hour work week
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Frequent standing, bending, walking and stretching
• Physically demanding and able to lift light and heavy materials
• Mostly working outdoors; indoors as needed

Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:

• HSA provided for health and dental benefits
• Short and long term disability
• Life and accidental life insurance
• Company contributions towards RRSP
• Employee Assistance Program

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 [e-mail]