Production Labourer 1 - Cambridge, Canada - Gerdau

Gerdau

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Cambridge, Canada

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Description

Date:
Jan 19, 2023

Location:
Cambridge, Ontario, CA, N1T 1R9

Company:
Gerdau

About Us

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 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 throughout the US and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.

Gerdau is the largest recycler in the world.

Each year, we transform more than 14 million tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.

The Gerdau Cambridge Mill is growing and is looking to add talented production labourers to our team. The Production Labourer (Utility Person) is a foot in the door to many advancement opportunities offered within Gerdau. Start a long and exciting career in the steel industry with us

Job Summary
The Production Labourer (Utility Person) works primarily in the finishing end area of the Gerdau Rolling Mill. This person is responsible for ensuring quality steel bars are prepared and packaged to meet our customers' needs.

Job Duties

Handle, sort, stack and bundle finished products and scrap materials
Inspect finished bar product during continuous processing
Tag and inventory finished product using automated weighing and piece count systems
Assist Machine Operators in equipment setup and aid in troubleshooting
Clean machines and immediate work areas
Operate overhead cranes and forklift
Communicate clearly over 2way radio with Machine Operators
Work independently and/or in a team setting with mínimal supervision
Follow all safety rules
Perform other activities as required

Working Conditions

Industrial Rolling Mill with majority of working time indoors
Physically demanding; lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs) regularly
Fastpaced environment
Combination of sitting, standing, walking for extended periods

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
Work in a team environment and communicate effectively
Good attendance and work ethic
Must be physically able to perform in a labour intensive environment
Basic computer skills
Excellent oral communication, dependability, judgement
Must be able to work shift work rotating between days and nights as scheduled
Must be able to use the following: pneumatic tools, banding equipment, handcutting torches, pry bars, grinders, etc.

Hiring Requirements

Background, Education and Criminal record check will be performed

Additional Information

Starting rate of $22.77/hr plus shift premiums when applicable

- $1000 signing bonus

Overtime available
Health/Dental/Life/ AD&D Benefits
Pension/RSP plan
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities to progress to higher paying positions based on seniority
All uniforms and PPE provided

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment.

It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee and 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.