Loader

Date: Apr 16, 2026

Location: El Paso, IL, US, 61738

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: American Buildings Company - IL

Location: El Paso, IL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

 

Entry level positions have averaged $65,000 annually

Bonus Type: This position is eligible for weekly and annual bonuses.

All Nucor teammates qualify for profit sharing.

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings

Compensation for this position is $14.35-$17.13/hour plus an additional production bonus paid weekly. 

Teammates in this role have averaged $22-$32/hour on our bonus structure. 

Basic Job Functions:

American Buildings  is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Shipping Loader.  The successful candidate must be able to perform the following responsibilities. 

  • Identifies, collects and loads materials for shipment using a Bill of Materials or Shipper and SICM.
  • Check off materials from shipper to insure that correct materials are loaded on the correct trailer.
  • Direct and assist in loading materials onto the trailer so that the weight is properly distributed over the axles.
  • Ensure that all materials are properly and securely loaded, boxed and tied down as necessary.
  • TM must learn to drive the “spot truck”, along with maneuvering trailers around the yard.
  • Be able to read shippers and part numbers and work with the shipping documents to ensure that all material is on the trailer.
  • Operate Taylor lifts and fork trucks to load material on trailers.
  • Maintain organization of the shipping yard.
  • Take load photos of all outgoing material.
  • Build safe loads that do not cause damage to building materials.

 

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 Requirements:

  • Must have the ability to lift 60lbs.
  • Ability to operate a computer.
  • Must have the ability to work outside; exposed to the elements including cold and hot temperatures, high humidity, rain, andsnow.
  • Ability to safely operate machinery in low light environment.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

  • Strong commitment to Safety in all job aspects.
  • Ability to contribute eff ectively in a team environment.
  • Focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior loading experience
  • Forklift experience, overhead crane experience, spot truck experience.
  • Experience with SICM.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace


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