Production Utility Attendant

Gerdau; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription

Vision

Health & Dependent Care (FSA)

401K

Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance

Health Advocate Services

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a Production Utility Attendant in Jackson, TN. The role covers entry-level duties across scrap operations, melt shop, rolling mill, or logistics with training opportunities to grow into permanent assignments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred), 2+ years in manufacturing, strong safety awareness, and solid teamwork. A 12-hour rotating shift, including holidays and nights, is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of safety awareness.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work involves repetitive and basic tasks with careful handling of materials.
• Load and unload trucks and freight cars and move materials to warehouses or work areas.
• Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, bobcats and other equipment daily.
• Clean machinery and assist maintenance personnel with tools and routine upkeep.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Production Utility Attendant

Date: Oct 21, 2026

This position is open to domestic candidates only.

Job Description:

Performs a complete range of entry level duties to an operating area (Scrap operations, Melt Shop, Rolling Mill, or Logistics) to include handling, loading, stocking, and feeding material. Receive and participate in training programs and opportunities for entry level occupations in plant operating areas to acquire skills and abilities necessary to perform fill-in duties and responsibilities or to receive permanent assignment. Follow established procedures and written or verbal instructions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work involves somewhat repetitive and basic tasks, routine in nature, requiring care in safely handling material and loading appropriate product on designated conveyance
• Load and unload trucks and freight cars, truck or carry material, supplies and parts to warehouse, stockroom, or work areas; operate switching mechanism on tracks; couple and uncouple rail cars, set brakes or wheel blocks.
• Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, bobcats and other equipment to perform daily tasks.
• Clean machinery and other equipment or apparatus, assist maintenance personnel as needed handling tools, parts, and perform routine maintenance on any equipment used.

The Individual

• High school diploma or GED Preferred
• Two or more years of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• High level of safety awareness
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Salary & Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Vision
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 401K
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• $67000 per year (Year One)

Application Process:

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 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 [phone] or [e-mail].

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
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis