Highlights
River Metals Recycling (a Nucor company) is hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in Jackson, TN , responsible for operating heavy scrap-handling equipment and directing yard traffic to maintain a safe, efficient recycling facility. Family & Education: Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, and Scholarships.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jackson, TN |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $22 Per Hour |
Description
River Metals Recycling (a Nucor company) is hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in Jackson, TN, responsible for operating heavy scrap-handling equipment and directing yard traffic to maintain a safe, efficient recycling facility. The top requirements for this role are 2+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, strict adherence to OSHA and company safety standards, and strong customer service skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
Retirement & Savings: 401(k) and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, and Stock purchase program
Family & Education: Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, and Scholarships
Job Responsibilities
Job Duties
Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operate mobile heavy machinery (mobile shear, grapple, and magnet material handlers), perform daily pre-operation equipment inspections, report defects to supervisors, and maintain cleanliness.
Yard Management & Inspection: Greet incoming customers, direct traffic to appropriate unloading zones, and inspect loads to prevent prohibited materials (e.g., propane tanks, batteries) from entering the property.
Teamwork & Safety Leadership: Maintain constant radio communication with team members to ensure safe traffic flow and foster a productive, safety-first environment.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Experience: 2+ years operating scrap-handling or industrial heavy machinery (e.g., front-end loader, wheel loader, trackhoe, excavator, or scrap handler).
Safety & Compliance: Proven ability to initiate, lead, and uphold company and OSHA safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Communication & Interaction: Strong radio communication skills for traffic coordination and high-level customer service skills for greeting and directing yard visitors.
Skills
- heavy machinery operator
- radio communications
- traffic coordination
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, 401K Match, Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development, Parental Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
River Metals Recycling LLC is a division of Nucor, North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer and the continent's largest recycler. Nucor is recognized for its innovative sustainability practices, drug-free workplace culture, and commitment to teammate safety, efficiency, and career stability.