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Inspector

River Metals Recycling LLC
Danville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2025

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Danville, 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. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety programs.
  • Control traffic patterns in yard and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
  • Inspect materials for non-acceptable items (i.e. propane tanks, PCP’s, batteries, flammable liquids, nonmetallic items, etc.), radioactive, hazardous and/or leaded material.
  • Ability to communicate well with all levels of customers and management. Ensure good customer relations by acting in a courteous, safe and professional manner.
  • Ensure that any non-acceptable materials are not left on MRS property.
  • Remove and properly store any items or materials not allowed that may have been left without being detected previously.
  • Use small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer to push materials.
  • Understand environmental policies and maintain a clean work environment as it pertains to our policies and procedures.
  • Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1-year previous general labor in heavy manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs and occasionally lift/carry/push/pull 10-25lbs.
  • Ability to work standing or walking for up to 10 hours per day.
  • Ability to work in extreme heat/cold and be exposed to weather.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Experience with Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:


Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

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