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SHREDDER BELT PICKER

@ Gerdau

Whitby, Ontario

$23.82/hr1+ years experience
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Overview

Gerdau is hiring a Shredder Belt Picker at its Whitby shredder for rotating afternoon and night shifts. The work is hand-picking unwanted materials such as copper bearings, wire harnesses, rags and rubber off a conveyor belt, plus routine equipment checks and housekeeping. The hourly rate is $23.82 plus a $3.55/hr pension contribution, with shift premiums.

Pay:

$23.82 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Hand-pick copper bearings, wire harnesses, rags and rubber from belt
  • Inspect and operate mobile equipment
  • Complete checklists and equipment care documents
  • Assist with maintenance and plant housekeeping

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1 to 3 years heavy industrial or manufacturing
  • Ability to work rotating 8-hour afternoon and night shifts
  • Physically able for labour-intensive work

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleevening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness

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Gerdau

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Full company description

In North America, Gerdau manufactures merchant bar, structural steel, piling, special bar quality and rebar products for the agricultural, automotive, civil construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining markets.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 4221 W. Boy Scout BLVD, Tampa, Florida 33607, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Mining
  • Metaverse
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Gerdau
  • Gerdau North America
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Reported total investment
0

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In North America, Gerdau manufactures merchant bar, structural steel, piling, special bar quality and rebar products for the agricultural, automotive, civil construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining markets.

FieldValue
IndustryManufacturing
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersTampa, Florida
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1901
Open jobs on Jobsy33
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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

Job Title: SHREDDER BELT PICKER

About Us

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the Company serves a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes and fabricated steel to its customers throughout the US and Canada. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future. The Gerdau Whitby Shredder has been a part of the local community for over 60 years.

What Gerdau Offers You:

  • Belt Picker Hourly Rate: $23.82/hr
  • Pension: $3.55/hr worked paid by the Company (on top of hourly rate)
  • Benefits: premiums paid by the Company
  • Life insurance, AD&D, Medical & Dental, Vision
  • Optional life insurances
  • Corporate Discounts
  • ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Afternoon shift premium: $1.00/hr
  • Night shift premium $1.30/hr
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Vacation pay every pay cheque
  • Advancement opportunities
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by the Company.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Hand pick items such as copper bearings, wire harnesses, rags, dirt, rubber, foam, etc. place into separate containers
  • Operate and routine inspection of mobile equipment.
  • Monitor and report operating condition of production equipment, as required.
  • Complete and submit checklists or equipment care documents associated with assigned task(s)
  • Job performed primarily in standing/static position
  • Rotating shiftwork
  • Wearing heavy clothing, as required and job appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Assist in maintenance planned/unplanned tasks as required
  • Assist in tasks to support production efficiencies and up time
  • Assist with plant housekeeping efforts and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed. When operating mobile equipment follow all prescribed safety guidelines
  • Perform daily checks to ensure equipment is maintained in proper working order.
  • Working at heights
  • Working in adverse weather conditions.

What you have:

  • Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts between afternoons & nights
  • Must have a high school diploma/GED
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
  • Must have good attendance and work ethic
  • Must be physically able to perform in a labour-intensive environment
  • Must have 1 - 3 years of Heavy Industrial or Manufacturing

In Compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

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 [email protected]

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