Production Laborer

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Owensboro, KY, United States

Compensation: Up to $62,000

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.

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.
• Oversee loading of trailers/containers as to content, weight and quality.
• Interact with employees on scales to verify/restrict duplication of purchases.
• General labor duties that may include but are not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment and physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor and clean equipment as needed.
• Assist and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
• Be able to understand environmental policies and be able to maintain a clean work environment as it pertains to our policies and procedures.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Any other duties assigned by Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse customer base.
• Ability to operate essential equipment (forklift, bobcat, etc.).
• Ability to greet visitors, direct truck, and peddler traffic to proper locations for processing.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible working overtime in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work standing or walking for up to 10 hours per day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-year previous general labor and/or customer service experience preferred.

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