Yard Operator I: Scrap & Materials Specialist

Gerdau; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training and development

Safe and team-oriented work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Yard Operator to join our operations team in Jamestown. This role is key to yard operations, involving scrap inspection, material handling, purchasing support, and equipment operation.

The successful candidate will operate loaders and material handling equipment, inspect materials for quality and environmental compliance, and maintain safety and customer service standards while supporting Gerdau's commitment to safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and operate heavy equipment safely.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and customer-focused.
• Preferred: scrap metal recycling, materials handling, or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of scrap grading is a plus.
• Experience operating loaders, cranes, or material handlers.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Gerdau safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Identify and report safety hazards, environmental concerns, and equipment issues.
• Operate loaders, material handlers, and other mobile equipment safely.
• Perform Routine Equipment Care inspections daily.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate with scale personnel.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Loader operation

Crane operation

Rail operations

Job description

Gerdau is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Yard Operator to join our operations team in Jamestown. This role is key to yard operations, involving scrap inspection, material handling, purchasing support, and equipment operation.

The successful candidate will operate loaders and material handling equipment, inspect materials for quality and environmental compliance, and maintain safety and customer service standards while supporting Gerdau's commitment to safety and environmental