Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator
Company
Gerdau North America
Published
2024-11-23
Closes
Location
CARTERSVILLE, Georgia, United States
Category
Production and Operations
Type
Full-time
Description
$71,000 / year - (includes base hourly rate of $23 hr plus, weekly production bonus, shift & Sunday premiums, and 354 annual hours of built in overtime)
Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator
We Have:
• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of tons of raw material to produce steel beams, rebar, flats, and merchant bars, used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values safety, teamwork, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Bonuses
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Professional Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create.
Your Qualifications:
• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. If you do not have a HS Diploma or GED, you will need to successfully pass an entrance exam.
• Ability to work a Dupont 4/3, rotating 12-hr schedule including days, nights, & two weekends a month.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• General math skills, advanced problem-solving, and ability to multi-task.
Your Purpose:
To maintain safety, proper equipment operation, and housekeeping. To assist in the loading of outbound trucks and rail cars as well as working alongside finishing operations to for mill operations.
Your Work:
• Work safely in a very fast-paced shipping environment.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations for the plant and area.
• Routine tasks that are physical in nature including, but not limited to: lifting, walking, climbing steps, etc.
• Operate overhead cranes, heavy duty forklift, and tractor trailer to transport material between warehouses on Gerdau site. (No CDL required).
• Basic computer skills.
• Assist in loading outbound truck and rail shipments.
• Assisting mill catching production.
• Complete pre-use inspections on equipment.
• Operate handheld scanner.
• Cleaning as instructed & general housekeeping duties.
• Inspect finished product per procedure.
• Crosstrain at next promotion level position. (Receive higher position job pay once fully trained and capable, when filling in at cross-trained position).
• Follow prescribed procedures and verbal instructions.
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.
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
Logistics Heavy Equipment Operator
We Have:
• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of tons of raw material to produce steel beams, rebar, flats, and merchant bars, used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values safety, teamwork, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
We Offer:
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Bonuses
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Professional Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create.
Your Qualifications:
• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. If you do not have a HS Diploma or GED, you will need to successfully pass an entrance exam.
• Ability to work a Dupont 4/3, rotating 12-hr schedule including days, nights, & two weekends a month.
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• General math skills, advanced problem-solving, and ability to multi-task.
Your Purpose:
To maintain safety, proper equipment operation, and housekeeping. To assist in the loading of outbound trucks and rail cars as well as working alongside finishing operations to for mill operations.
Your Work:
• Work safely in a very fast-paced shipping environment.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations for the plant and area.
• Routine tasks that are physical in nature including, but not limited to: lifting, walking, climbing steps, etc.
• Operate overhead cranes, heavy duty forklift, and tractor trailer to transport material between warehouses on Gerdau site. (No CDL required).
• Basic computer skills.
• Assist in loading outbound truck and rail shipments.
• Assisting mill catching production.
• Complete pre-use inspections on equipment.
• Operate handheld scanner.
• Cleaning as instructed & general housekeeping duties.
• Inspect finished product per procedure.
• Crosstrain at next promotion level position. (Receive higher position job pay once fully trained and capable, when filling in at cross-trained position).
• Follow prescribed procedures and verbal instructions.
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.
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
