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Heavy Equipment Operator

River Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company
Glasgow, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Glasgow, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: Kentucky

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

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.
  • Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (front end loader, excavator, grapple and magnet material handlers).
  • Communicates over radio with team members for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Clean equipment as needed.
  • Greet customers coming into the yard and direct them to the proper location to unload materials from their vehicles.
  • Inspect material brought in by our customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property. Examples are propane tanks, batteries, etc.
  • Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

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