Senior Commodities Trader (Cincinnati)
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Cincinnati, OH, US, 45202
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: The David J. Joseph Company
Location: Cincinnati, OH, 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.
About Us:
DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our trader position. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive.
Benefits:
Medical, vision and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include:
- Bonus Program
- Profit Sharing
- Stock Plan
- Retirement Savings
- Credit Union
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement
- Unlimited Growth Potential
- Relocation Assistance
- Free Financial Planning / Assistance via Insight Financial
- Free Teammate Parking
- Company cell phone
- Access to a mentor program
Basic Job Functions:
- Purchase and sell scrap within the territory from designated tier 2 supplier and consumer accounts at agreed-upon key monthly targets
- Backup account manager for a Metals Group agency account
- Recycling Group commercial support
- Maintain and develop account relationships and manage all account information in CRM
- Manage all aspects of supplier and consumer account customer service within a territory
- Organize and Plan travel schedule to visit and entertain accounts and participate in scrap conferences
- Meet agreed-upon ROCE and Business targets and promote the organization throughout the industry
- Remain current with industry/trade by reading market information and participating in trade associations
- Ability to travel
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree + 1-3 years of a commercially focused prior role in sales/procurement or 3-7 years of commercial experienced focused in sales/procurement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interface effectively with company personnel and customers/suppliers at all levels
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a business discipline
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of the team
- Prior sales and/or customer service experience in the steel / scrap industry is a plus
- Open to future relocation (company paid)
- Demonstrate a high level of computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati