Small Equipment Operator

Job Details

Division:Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location:Ocala, FL, United States

Other Available Locations:N/A

Best Benefits in the Business

- Weekly paid production bonus with unlimited earning potential

- Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities

- Paid Training

- Paid Vacation – at 6 months receive 40 hours!

- Parental Leave

- Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings

- Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 year

- Low-cost medical, dental, vision

- Company-paid life and disability insurance

- Company matching 401(k) plan – we match 25% of your contributions.

- Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

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.

- Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.

- Operate small equipment of various sizes including forklifts, skid steers, etc.

- Duties include, but are not limited to: loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.

- Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

- Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.

- General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.

- Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.

- Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.

- Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What You'll Need:

- Minimum of 1-year previous small equipment operation in manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.

- Knowledge of equipment operating principles, hazards and safety precautions as well as mechanical ability.

- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

- Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.

- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

- Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.

- Ability to stand and walk majority of the day.

- Ability to work in extreme heat and be exposed to weather.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Bilingual preferred.

- Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred.

Why Nucor?

As a Fortune 150 company, Nucor is known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Our success is built from the teams that forge our innovation. Forbes lists Nucor among America's Best Large Employers. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At Nucor, you won’t find a job, you will find a career.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace