Job Details
Division: [[division_obj]]
Location: [[filter4]], [[filter3]], [[filter2]]
Other Available Locations: [[mfield1]]
Compensation: Average annual earnings: $77,000+ (Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses)
About Nucor:
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 toptier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing,Pay-for-performancebonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Need To Know:
Hands on heavy equipment role in an outdoor industrial environment
Safety sensitiveposition
Paid training provided
Pay-for-performance culture with strong bonus potential
What You'll Do
As an Equipment Operator II, you willoperateheavy equipment to support daily yard operations, material flow, and production goals. Your skill, focus, and commitment to safety directlyimpactproductivity and earnings.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and activelyparticipatein safety meetings
Operateheavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, and similar machinery safely and efficiently
Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors and move material throughout the yard
Load trucks and railcars according to production and shipping requirements
Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
Maintaina clean, safe work environment by removing debris andassistingwith yard housekeeping
Operateforklifts, skid steers, or other small equipment as needed
Communicate with teammates via radio for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety awareness
Assistwith general labor tasks including sweeping, shoveling, and cleanup
Crosstrainin other positions and support teammates as needed
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What We're Looking For
Required:
Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment operation experience preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
Hands-on experience with cranes, loaders, or similar heavy machinery
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
Mechanically inclined able to spot issues and keep equipment running right
Dependable shows up on time and ready to work every shift
Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
Must pass a hair drug test and background check
Preferred:
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
Prior scrap metal or recycling experience
Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
Pay, Benefits and Career Growth
Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing
Clearly defined career pathways with advancement opportunities
Paid training
Paid vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
Paid holidays - 10 per year plus 1 personal day
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Scholarship program for children of teammates
Low-costmedical, dental, and vision after30 days
Company paidlife and disability insurance
Company matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace