Alloy Handler
Date: Mar 19, 2026
Location: Apple Grove, WV, US, 25502
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC
Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
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:
The role of the Alloy Handler includes, but is not limited to:
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- Safe and effective forklift and telehandler operations for the needs of the melt shop/raw material team.
- Responsible for receiving, inspecting, and transferring electrodes, alloys, and fluxes for the EAF & LMF.
- Be responsible for tracking and managing the raw material orders and coordinating with different types of contractors/suppliers.
- Receive materials and manage inventory of raw materials including electrodes.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- Candidates must be able to work in some extreme temperature environments as this job requires extensive outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Perform all pre-shift equipment inspections.
- Perform all other duties, as assigned.
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 always.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of forklift and/or telehandler operating experience.
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working safely around tractor trailers, rail cars, and conveyor belt systems.
- Minimum of 1 year of previous heavy industrial work experience.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail, with a strong focus on safety and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Steel Mill Experience
- Experience managing inventory of materials
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience performing maintenance on conveyor belt systems
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland