Equipment Operator

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.

1. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.

2. Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.
3. Duties include, but are not limited to: loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.
4. Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
5. Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
6. Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
7. General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
8. Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
9. Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
10. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.

2. Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.
3. Duties include, but are not limited to: loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.
4. Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
5. Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
6. Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
7. General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
8. Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
9. Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
10. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
2. Bilingual preferred - Spanish.