Equipment Operator I

About the position

Nucor is seeking candidates for the Metal Recycling Services LLC division located in Gastonia, NC. 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. The role involves operating mobile heavy equipment, communicating with team members, performing daily inspections, and ensuring a safe and productive yard environment.

Responsibilities

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear and grapple and magnet material handlers).
• Communicate 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 customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property.
• Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.

Requirements

• 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.