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.
• Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (front end loader, skid steer, grapple and magnet material handlers).
• Communicates over radio with team members for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Clean equipment as needed.
• Greet customers coming into the yard and direct them to the proper location to unload materials from their vehicles.
• Inspect material brought in by our customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property. Examples are propane tanks, batteries, etc.
• Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience using a front-end loader, skid steer or scrap handler in an industrial/outdoor work environment.
• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and coordinate work activities as a team.