LOCATION:

• Posted on Apr 21, 2026
• Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

AREA:

Production & Operations

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 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 set-up and aid in troubleshooting

• Clean machines and immediate work areas

• Operate overhead cranes and forklift

• Communicate clearly over 2-way radio with Machine Operators

• Work independently and/or in a team setting with minimal 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
• Fast-paced 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 – 12 hr shifts rotating between days and nights as scheduled
• Must be able to use the following: pneumatic tools, banding equipment, hand-cutting torches, pry bars, grinders, etc.

Hiring Requirements

• All successful candidates must pass a Medical & Ergonomic Assessment
• Background, Education and Criminal record check will be performed

Additional Information

• Starting rate of $30.0493 / hr plus shift premiums when applicable

• 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

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.

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