Yard Operator I: Scrap & Material Handling

Gerdau North America; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Yard Operator in Sikeston, Missouri. The role involves operating a material handling crane/loader, inspecting scrap, and coordinating with scale and supervision on material quality and shipping requirements.

Responsibilities include safety procedures, load unloading, material staging, nonferrous processing, and daily equipment care. Emphasis on customer service and adherence to Gerdau values.

Qualifications

• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee
• Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau
• High School Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Work involves a variety of tasks, simple through moderately complex in nature, requiring some care to ensure correct procedures are being followed.
• Ensure that all incoming scrap is scanned for radiation and that all material that fails the scan is quarantined and the appropriate personnel are notified.
• Operate the loader and/or the material handler to assist in loading and unloading scrap material, while following the quality standards of Gerdau and the customer.
• Ensure that all incoming scrap inspected against quality, and environmental standards and appropriate deductions and downgrades are applied.
• Inspect and verify scrap for grade and quality. Identify deductions and downgrades.
• Ensure that all outbound materials meets safety and quality standards.
• Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
• Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, safety, and/or improper operation of plant equipment or machinery; refer questionable and unusual matters to proper supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.
• Participation in daily safety routine.

Education

High School Education

Job description

Gerdau North America is seeking a Yard Operator in Sikeston, Missouri. The role involves operating a material handling crane/loader, inspecting scrap, and coordinating with scale and supervision on material quality and shipping requirements.

Responsibilities include safety procedures, load unloading, material staging, nonferrous processing, and daily equipment care. Emphasis on customer service and adherence to Gerdau values.