Laborer - Mr

Guelph, ON, Canada

Salary: $24.89 per hour · Full-time

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Pay: Salary: $24.89 per hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original 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 Summary

The laborer is an entry level position, reflecting employees with no previous knowledge or experience related to scrap metals and recycling. The laborer must have the ability to learn and a strong work ethic. The laborer will assist in several aspects of daily operations such as scrap inspection, sortation, and general yard maintenance as directed.

Under the safety standards of Gerdau the laborer will learn to operate mobile equipment and perform general maintenance duties on machinery. The laborer must have strong communication skills and use them at all times to ensure safety among co-workers, truck drivers, peddlers, and contractors.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Follow all of the established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard
Operate the fork-lift while progressing towards loader operation and material handler operation to assist in the loading, off-loading, and sorting of scrap materials
Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards with a progression towards 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

Locations with Rail:

For Operations that have rail; shift full and empty cars, operate locomotive, activate switches, couple and uncouple cars, and set brakes or wheel blocks as requested, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

Ensure non-conforming objects have been removed from incoming scrap vehicles such as gas tanks (drained and removed), propane tanks, and batteries
Ensure radioactive materials are removed from inbound/outbound scrap material and quarantined properly
General house-keeping duties: sweep shop area and removal of garbage
Assist in non-ferrous sorting and processing as directed by non-ferrous operator
Assist co-workers in general operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability
Problem solving input and contributions as required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

Salary & Benefits

Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Pension/RRSP
Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Additional Information

All uniforms and PPE provided
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24.89 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate: - Guelph, 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 recruiting@gerdau.com

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Responsibilities

Assist with scrap inspection, sorting, loading and unloading, yard maintenance, and routine equipment care while following safety and environmental procedures. Operate a forklift and, as trained, other mobile equipment; report hazards, support rail operations where applicable, and help ensure materials meet quality and safety standards.

Requirements

This is an entry-level role requiring the ability to learn, a strong work ethic, and effective communication. High school education is preferred but not required; prior scrap metal or recycling experience is not required.

Skills

Scrap Inspection
Scrap Sorting
Forklift Operation
Equipment Care
General Maintenance
Safety Procedures
Environmental Compliance
Hazard Reporting
Customer Service
Communication
Problem Solving
Railcar Operations
Material Handling
Housekeeping

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pension/RRSP
Basic Life and Accidental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment Provided

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Keywords

Scrap Metal
Recycling
Scrap Inspection
Scrap Sorting
Forklift
Loader
Material Handler
Mobile Equipment
Routine Equipment Care
Machinery Maintenance
Environmental Standards
Safety Procedures
Quality Standards
Material Handling
Railcar Operations
Locomotive
Non-Ferrous Sorting
Hazard Reporting
Customer Service
Yard Maintenance

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