Water Plant Operator

DAY SHIFT: M-F 6am - 4pm/NIGHT SHIFT: M-F 4pm - 2 am

Best Benefits in the Business

Annual income averages $60,000 – this includes average overtime, weekly base pay, and weekly production bonuses. 

• Weekly paid production bonus with unlimited earning potential Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities  
• Paid Training Paid Vacation – at 6 months receive 40 hours!
• Parental Leave Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings  
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year  
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan – we match 25% of your contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

What You'll Do

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.

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.
• Monitors conveyors, ensuring all are operating normally (duties may include adjust the tracking on belts)
• Monitor water flow by clearing small jams in water lines using water/air compressor
• Performs preventative maintenance including lubricating and measuring wear.  
• Operate small equipment of various sizes including forklifts, skid steers, etc. on an as needed basis.
• Provide technical support by (duties include, but are not limited to) monitoring various production equipment, making adjustments to feed/discharge rates of various production equipment, troubleshooting issues with production equipment.
• Conducts frequent and periodic inspections of plant to detect malfunctions, initiates corrective actions, and reporting it to the supervisor.  
• Perform daily scheduled preventative and emergency maintenance on production equipment including greasing, lubricating, cleaning, and measuring.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Perform interior and exterior building maintenance, housekeeping chores and ground maintenance, including but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures. Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager. 

What You'll Need

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop outdoor environment while providing excellent customer service.
2. Minimum of 1-year previous general labor in heavy manufacturing environments and warehouses preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.
3. Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.
4. Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
5. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
6. Ability to operate a forklift is a plus.
7. Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial/warehouse environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
8. Ability to work in extreme heat and be exposed to weather.
9. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
10. Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.
11. Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred.
12. Bilingual preferred.

Why This Job:

TMR provides an excellent opportunity to learn the metal recycling industry and grow your career. With a firm commitment to our team members, a strong belief in work-life balance and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why we are cited as one of the best employers in the United States. Joining Florida’s largest recycling team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. At TMR, you will not find a job, you will find a career.