Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.

Basic Job Functions :

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Wear proper PPE as required.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Removing metals and debris from conveyor belt.
• Work in outdoor and indoor environments
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general cleanup of any area and / or equipment and physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment but not limited to shredder, eddy current, etc., as required.
• Change liners, grates, hammer, etc. on the shredder.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Facility Manager / Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Company offers on the job training.
• Experience using a front-end loader, excavator, forklift, skid steer or scrap handler in an Industrial / Outdoor Work Environment.
• Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to walk up several flights of stairs and work at heights above one-story.
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Stable work history.
• Flexible to work off hours, weekends, and holidays : including overtime and six days a week as required by production as well as in varying indoor / outdoor industrial working conditions.
• Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and effectively communicate in English preferred.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.
• Strong mechanical abilities (welding, fabrication, knowledge of tools, etc.) a plus.
• Previous maintenance background a plus.

Last updated : 2024-05-01