Laborer - Scrap Metals and Recycling

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada GERDAU S.A. Full time

About Us

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leading steel production and recycling company in North America, with a significant annual manufacturing capacity of approximately million metric tons of mill-finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities, and downstream operations, the company serves customers across the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat-rolled steel, and wire rod.

Our Mission

At Gerdau, we are committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. Our growth is based on our purpose and a vision focused on delivering high-quality products and services that meet the needs of our customers. We thrive by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation, and creating products that serve humanity.

Job Summary

The Laborer is an entry-level position that requires no previous knowledge or experience related to scrap metals and recycling. The successful candidate will have the ability to learn and a strong work ethic. The Laborer will assist in various aspects of daily operations, including scrap inspection, sortation, and general yard maintenance, as directed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow established safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard.
  • Operate mobile equipment, including fork-lifts, loaders, and material handlers, to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials.
  • Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards, with a focus on grading and purchasing scrap material.
  • Apply deductions to non-conforming materials through effective communication with the scale house or yard inspector.
  • Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
  • Detect and report faulty tools, equipment, environmental hazards, and safety hazards to a supervisor.
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles, such as gas tanks, propane tanks, and batteries.
  • Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly.
  • Perform general house-keeping duties, including sweeping the shop area and removing garbage.
  • Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by the non-ferrous operator.
  • Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Provide problem-solving input and contributions as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Desire to enhance skills and knowledge to develop as a Gerdau employee.
  • Promote and practice the core values of Gerdau.
  • High School Education preferred but not required.


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