Nonferrous Production

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Location: New Albany, IN, US, 47150

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: New Albany, IN, United States  

Annual Average Earnings: $66,000+

(Includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and weekly production bonuses)

Need to Know:

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.

The NF Production I teammate weighs and purchases nonferrous material, verifies pricing and material classification, completes required transaction records, and assists customers and vendors with loading/ unloading. This role also operates some small equipment and supports general yard housekeeping in a fast-paced environment.

 

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

 

  • Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
  • Weigh nonferrous material, enter transactions, and complete required seller and vehicle documentation.
  • Verify material classification and pricing and print customer payment tickets.
  • Oversee trailer/container loading for content, weight, and quality.
  • Operate equipment such as forklifts, complete daily inspections, and report needed repairs.
  • Assist customers with unloading and perform general labor and housekeeping duties.
  • Cross-train, assist other teammates, and perform other duties as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a diverse customer base.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately complete transactions.
  • Ability to operate essential equipment such as a forklift or bobcat.
  • Ability to direct truck and peddler traffic to proper processing locations.
  • Ability to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Reliable and dependable attendance.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Preferred:

  • 1 year of previous general labor and/or customer service experience.
  • Previous scrap metal or industrial experience is a plus.

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth:

  • ·       Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
  • ·       Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities 
  • ·       Paid Training
  • ·       Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
  • ·       Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
  • ·       Parental Leave
  • ·       Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
  • ·       Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
  • ·       Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
  • ·       Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • ·       Company matching 401(k) plan
  • ·       Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Louisville