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Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC
Location: Orlando, FL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Compensation: Average annual earnings $55,000 (includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and bonuses)
About Nucor
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Need to Know:
- Outdoor industrial work environment
- Hands-on, physical role
- Safety-sensitive position
- Paid training provided
- Career growth opportunities within operations
What You'll Do:
If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you. As a Production teammate, you’ll support daily yard operations by handling material, assisting customers, operating equipment, and maintaining a safe, efficient worksite. Your work directly impacts production, safety, and customer experience.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
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
Assist with weighing, sorting, inspecting, and moving 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
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.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
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
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (urine and hair follicle) and background check
Preferred:
Forklift experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Prior experience in scrap metal, construction, or heavy industrial environments
Candidates within a 50 miles radius of location preferred.
Pay, Benefits & Career Growth:
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
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace