YARD OPERATOR I - MR

Gerdau • Murray, KY

5d

About The Position

The Yard Operator supports daily scrap-yard operations and needs knowledge of scrap grading or the ability to learn it. The role includes scrap inspection, ferrous and non-ferrous purchasing support, mobile equipment operation, and general maintenance duties. The operator safely uses a material-handling crane or loader and regularly communicates with the scale, supervisor, coworkers, and customers about material quality and shipping requirements.

The position follows Gerdau's yard-specific safety, environmental, and routine procedures. It involves tasks ranging from simple to moderately complex and requires care in following procedures. Depending on the location, the operator may also handle rail cars and assist with baler operation, nonferrous processing, equipment repairs, inventory counts, and other yard duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of scrap grading or the ability to learn it.
• Desire to enhance skills and knowledge and develop as a Gerdau employee.
• Promote and practice Gerdau's core values.

Nice To Haves

• High school education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Gerdau safety, environmental, and routine procedures specific to the yard.
• Scan incoming scrap for radiation, quarantine material that fails the scan, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Operate a loader and/or material handler to load and unload scrap in accordance with Gerdau and customer quality standards.
• Inspect incoming scrap against quality and environmental standards, apply appropriate deductions and downgrades, and communicate findings to the scale promptly.
• Inspect and verify scrap grade and quality and identify deductions and downgrades.
• Ensure outbound materials meet safety and quality standards.
• Perform and document daily Routine Equipment Care (REC).
• Detect and report faulty material, environmental hazards, safety concerns, and improper equipment operation; refer unusual or questionable matters to supervision.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clear and orderly fashion.
• Provide excellent customer service and promote and practice Gerdau's core values.
• Participate in the daily safety routine.
• At locations with rail, shift full and empty cars; operate the locomotive; activate switches; couple and uncouple cars; and set brakes or wheel blocks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts where applicable.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs as required or directed.
• Operate the baler.
• Assist in nonferrous processing, including segregation of materials such as copper, brass, and aluminum to upgrade products.
• Assist coworkers with daily operational duties that support yard safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Stage and remove material for torching with a material handler where applicable.
• Provide problem-solving input and contributions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed