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Material Handler

Gerdau North America
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/23/2026
This position is open for domestic candidates only.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of repetitive material handling duties necessary to receive and store raw materials, and package, store, load, and ship finished products to customers, which requires a basic understanding of the warehouse, shipping, and production areas. Operates forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to facilitate the efficient transfer of materials and products to and from production lines, warehouse areas, shipping areas, trucks, and railcars. Receives limited supervision with specific day to day instructions for assigned tasks from the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Material Handler Team Lead.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Night shift position - 7pm - 7am (3 nights on, 3 nights off)

  • Work involves routine tasks requiring the safe operation of forklift, overhead crane, and railcar puller to properly load and unload raw materials and finished products on and off specified vehicles.
  • As required, or directed, operates forklift and overhead crane to transfer finished product from production lines and secure product for shipment.
  • Moves packaged product to storage area or loading dock.
  • Places supply items at proper storage location.
  • Accurately completes Material Handlers sheet and Safety inspections.
  • Coordinates with Production employees on changes to size or grades of products to ensure that the correct materials are loaded for the production setup.
  • Receives instructions from Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, and/or Material Handler Team Lead regarding customer loading requirements, product selection and vehicle type and number.
  • Accurately completes all required truck and railcar paperwork.
  • Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.

Education

High school diploma or GED. Ability to complete forklift and overhead crane certifications during the initial orientation period. Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow instructions.

Experience

0-3 months’ work experience. Experience/knowledge in manufacturing setting and operating forklifts and overhead cranes preferred. Basic torch and welding skills preferred.

Salary

  • $26.31 / hr.
  • Time and a half Sunday premium
  • Additional night shift pays premium
  • Benefits
  • 3 on 3 off schedule
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage starts day 1
  • Night shift premium of $1/hour more
  • 401k, with 6% company match, begins day 1
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability along with life insurance
  • Weekly pay
  • Generous vacation and personal time available immediately
  • Time and a half pay for work on Sundays
  • Supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance along with Identity Protection and Legal Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Uniforms provided along with a Safety Boot allowance
  • Paternity leave
  • Employee Discount program
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, and a Scholarship program
  • Flexible Spending, Health Savings, and Dependent Care accounts available
  • Pet Insurance options

As a global steel producer, we produce millions of tons of steel every year. We’re also one of the largest recyclers in the Americas, taking old scrap metal and melting it down into new steel products you use every day. Sustainable steel is at the core of what we do. Empowering people who build the future is our purpose. We are proud to grow with the communities where we work and live; supporting families, building careers, and shaping a better future.

Gerdau Grinding Ball products are produced in the Duluth, MN facility designed specifically to manufacture high carbon, forged steel for application in the mineral processing and mining industries. Grinding Balls are made in diameters ranging from 1" to 3.5".

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.

“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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