Department Administrator

Department Administrator

Join Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer offers 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.

Purpose: Perform administrative support at a basic operational level regarding two or more of the essential support functions necessary for the operation of the branch, including production scheduling/shipping, inventory support, inside sales support, and basic accounting/bookkeeping support.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintain and update master and dispatch schedules for all fabrication orders
• Coordinate production schedules with supervisors and detailers to maximize efficiency and minimize costs
• Adjust schedules to accommodate customer needs, urgent requests, or shop constraints
• Communicate scheduled delivery dates and updates to customers
• Arrange trucking with approved freight companies and manage delivery schedules
• Coordinate daily shipping activities to ensure on-time deliveries
• Process freight documentation, including Bills of Lading, production tags, and shipping paperwork
• Review and process freight invoices
• Serve as a liaison between customers, shop teams, placers, and detailers to resolve scheduling or shipping issues
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Prepare, maintain, and record required documentation and paperwork
• Assist with basic accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks
• Support sales and estimating teams with bid preparation, project quotations, and follow-up reporting
• Report weekly payroll hours
• Communicate and distribute HR-related information to teammates
• Assist with recordkeeping for safety, workers' compensation, and related compliance areas
• Support safety activities, including first reports, accident investigations, and required documentation
• Assist with general office administration, including answering phones

Minimum Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferences:

• Two-year degree from an accredited school or college
• Prior experience in the construction industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and math skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands of Walking, sitting, standing, bending.
• Some lifting/handling computers and related equipment.
• You'll use hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment.
• Vision abilities including close vision and adjusting focus.
• Background & Drug Test are required at hire.

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