Equipment Operator II-2nd shift- Manchester

About the role

Join Nucor, North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer and the continent's largest recycler, at the Advantage Metals Recycling LLC division in Kansas City, MO. Nucor is known for innovative sustainability practices and a vibrant culture built on personal connections, teamwork, and the freedom to innovate. The company supports teammates with top-tier benefits and provides unmatched career opportunities and stability. This position also has other available locations in Missouri and Kansas.

Responsibilities

• 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 the safety program.
• Operate a crane for unloading tractor trailers and feeding material to the feed crane.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes, including cranes and loaders.
• Unload scrap material, push up shred piles, move material throughout the yard, and load trucks.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment, reporting any defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift and/or skid steer if needed.
• Perform general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Effectively communicate over the radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience using a front-end loader, excavator, or scrap handler in an industrial/outdoor work environment.
• 2 years of knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Must meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Willingness to be a team player.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 pm–6:00 am, with the possibility of overtime and Saturday hours based on business needs.