Production General Helper

Gerdau; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 34,054 - 35,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign-on bonus

Generous benefits starting on your first day

Job summary

Gerdau in Jackson, Michigan, is hiring for a General Labor position with a starting pay of $24.72-$25.57 per hour, along with a $500 sign-on bonus. The role involves performing general labor and housekeeping tasks in the plant, maintaining cleanliness, and training for other roles. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and can demonstrate ability and willingness to qualify for sequential positions. Competitive benefits are offered starting from the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor work and housekeeping in the plant as directed.
• Maintain housekeeping and perform cleanup projects as assigned.
• Assist on assigned crew and take extra assignments where qualified.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Work experience in an industrial setting

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.

$500 SIGN ON BONUS

This position is open to domestic candidates only.

$24.72-$25.57 per hour depending on starting job ($21.37 + shift premium until trained after 90 working days). Generous benefits starting on your first day!

Primary Function

Performs general labor work and housekeeping in or around the plant as directed. Provides general labor for work in the steel bar processing areas to train in all steel processing lines of progression. Will be used to fill in entry level positions where qualified.

Tools and Equipment

Using hand tools, grinders, banding tools, overhead cranes, and other associated mobile equipment and designated safety equipment. Remove bent, damaged, and shortened pieces from machines, conveyor system, transfer tables/ beds, and finished bundles. Manually stack and band products as directed.

Specific Functions

• Maintain housekeeping in area.
• Perform general labor work such as cleanup projects; maintain storage areas: cut scrap; bar conditioning; build forms for concrete work; painting and minor plant and building projects, as assigned.
• Work as extra helper on assigned crew and take assignments to departments as extra or fill‑in help as needed and where qualified.
• Perform janitorial duties such as daily cleaning of plant offices, windows, floors, wastebaskets, plant toilet facilities and cafeteria as assigned or directed.
• Possess and demonstrate ability and willingness to qualify for sequential position(s).
• Follow all safety procedures and use all specified PPE. Observe and follow all general and departmental safety rules, regulations and specific procedures.
• Have clear understanding of company’s policies and department S.O.P. requirements.
• Follow all environmental requirements and regulations.
• General responsibility for attendance, punctuality, safety of self and others, and close attention to timely and quality workmanship toward assigned tasks is inherent in all job positions. The above statements shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Training and/or Background Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Work experience in an industrial setting is a plus.

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 or [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Jackson Michigan
Nearest Secondary Market: Ann Arbor