Yard Operations Specialist

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Tennessee is seeking a Yard Operator to support scrap handling, grading, and material movement. You will operate a loader or material handler, inspect scrap, and coordinate with the scale and customers on shipping requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment care, and adherence to quality standards, with opportunities to learn scrap processing and non-ferrous tasks in a steel yard environment.

Qualifications

• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee.
• High School Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, environmental, and routine yard procedures and ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Operate the loader and/or material handler to load/unload scrap material and communicate quality/delivery requirements.
• Inspect scrap for grade and quality, apply deductions/downgrades, and verify outbound material meets safety/quality standards.
• Perform daily Routine Equipment Care (REC) and report faults or hazards to supervision.
• Assist in inventory counts and support maintenance in equipment repairs as required.

Skills

Scrap grading

Crane operation

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Baler operation

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Tennessee is seeking a Yard Operator to support scrap handling, grading, and material movement. You will operate a loader or material handler, inspect scrap, and coordinate with the scale and customers on shipping requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment care, and adherence to quality standards, with opportunities to learn scrap processing and non-ferrous tasks in a steel yard environment.