Equipment Operator II
Date: Oct 23, 2024
Location: Kansas City, KS, US, 66105
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC
Location: Kansas City, KS, United States
Other Available Locations: Missouri
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.
- Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
- Primary focus of this position will be operating a crane for unloading tractor trailers, and feeding material to the feed crane.
- Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.
- Duties include, but are not limited to: unloading scrap material, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks etc.
- Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
- Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
- Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
- 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience using front-end loader, excavator or scrap handler in an Industrial/Outdoor Work Environment.
- 2 years knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
- Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Must be a willing to be a team player
- Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
- 5-day work week. Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:00pm. Hours subject to change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions
- Mechanical background/knowledge is a plus.
Detailed Selection Criteria:
Application must be complete and include position time frame dates, position title, job duties & responsibilities. Include all applicable heavy equipment experience to be considered.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Kansas City