Posted 14 days ago
YARD OPERATOR I - Cambridge
@ Gerdau
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Gerdau is hiring a Yard Operator in Cambridge, Ontario, on a full-time basis at $27.26 per hour. The role operates loaders and material handlers, inspects and grades scrap materials, and supports daily yard activities outdoors.
Pay:
$27.26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate loaders and material handlers safely
- Inspect and grade incoming and outgoing scrap materials
- Assist with loading, unloading and processing metals
- Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance
- Support inventory and operational efficiency
Requirements summary:
- Previous heavy equipment experience is an asset
- Interest in scrap grading and recycling
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Problem-solving skills and positive work ethic
- High school education preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Uniform provided |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 64,917
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,127
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1901 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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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
🚧 We're Hiring: Yard Operator 🚧
Are you looking for a hands-on career where no two days are the same? Join Gerdau as a Yard Operator and become an essential part of our operations team!
As a Yard Operator, you'll play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and productive yard operations. From inspecting and grading scrap materials to operating heavy equipment and supporting daily yard activities, you'll be part of a team that keeps our business moving forward.
What You'll Do:
✅ Operate loaders, material handlers, and other mobile equipment safely and efficiently
✅ Inspect incoming and outgoing scrap materials for quality and environmental standards
✅ Assist with loading, unloading, and processing ferrous and non-ferrous materials
✅ Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks
✅ Support inventory management and operational efficiency initiatives
✅ Deliver outstanding customer service and work collaboratively with your team
✅ Participate in daily safety activities and uphold Gerdau's strong safety culture
What We're Looking For:
✔ Previous experience operating heavy equipment is an asset
✔ Interest in learning scrap grading and recycling operations
✔ Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
✔ Problem-solving skills and a positive work ethic
✔ High school education preferred
✔ A desire to grow your skills and build a career with Gerdau
Why Join Gerdau?
At Gerdau, we invest in our people and provide opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Cambridge Ontario
Apply today and build your future with Gerdau!
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Additional Information:
All uniforms and PPE provided
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $27.26 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate: - Cambridge, ON - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person - 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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