Safety & Health Coordinator I

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.

The Safety Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Take care of our customers by executing safety, quality, cost, productivity, and profitability objectives.
• Provide effective professional safety and health support to all teammates to improve and sustain a culture that values Safety above all else.
• Assist in the implementation of loss prevention, safety, health, security and fire control efforts for all teammates and facilities.
• Work with state and federal safety regulations, analyzing compliance, and implementing best practices and effective communication systems for safety and health issues.
• Maintain the safety management system.
• Assist with the development of safe job analysis and safe job procedures.
• Identify training needs and delivering training.
• Audit safety efforts.
• Participate in and/or lead safety focus teams.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Lead and participate in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

The Safety Coordinator will also be trained as a Radiation Safety Officer and perform the associated responsibilities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Safety Management Systems and standards in the steel manufacturing environment
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• Radiation Safety Officer Certification
• OSHA 30-hour training
• Certified to conduct OSHA trainings

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing. 

Best Benefits in the Business:

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!  

About Us:

Western Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.