Yard Operator

About the role

Nucor is North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. The Yard Operator role supports daily yard operations by handling material, assisting customers, operating equipment, and maintaining a safe, efficient worksite.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and actively participate in safety meetings and programs
• Perform general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, housekeeping, and yard clean-up
• Absorb and move scrap materials throughout the yard
• Inspect incoming scrap and vehicles, advising customers of accepted and non-accepted materials
• Take material deductions as required based on inspection results
• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment as trained (experience a plus)
• Provide courteous, professional customer service in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
• Willingness to cross-train in other positions and assist teammates as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop outdoor environment
• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in manufacturing, warehouse, construction, or scrap/recycling environments preferred
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs and occasionally lift/carry/push/pull 15-25lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and be exposed to weather
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and complete tasks safely without constant supervision
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Willingness to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (urine and hair follicle) and background check

Skills

• Ability to operate forklifts and other yard equipment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Prior experience in scrap metal, construction, or heavy industrial environments preferred

Benefits

• Paid weekly with production 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 plus 1 personal day
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year for teammates
• Scholarship program – $4,000 per year for each child of a Nucor teammate
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth

• Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing
• Career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid training
• Paid vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid holidays – 10 per year plus 1 personal day
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year for teammates
• Scholarship program – $4,000 per year for each child of a Nucor teammate
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match