Equipment Operator I

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Date: Jan 27, 2025

Location: Jackson, TN, US, 38305

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: River Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Jackson, TN, United States

Other Available Locations: Tennessee

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, haul truck, 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

• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles preferred.
• 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.
• Work flexible hours including days, evenings and weekends. Rotating day/night 12 hour shifts 7-7.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical background a plus.
  
  

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

Nearest Major Market: Jackson

Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis

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