Production Operator - 6am-4pm

Nucor•Sedalia, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator bends, cuts, bundles, and loads reinforcing steel bars according to customer orders. The role involves handling and storing materials, operating equipment to cut and bend reinforcing bars to specified lengths and shapes, and preparing orders for shipment. Operators are expected to maintain a clean and safe work area, assist coworkers with production tasks, and complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Safety is central to the role. Teammates must follow Nucor’s safety programs and standards and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards. This is a safety-sensitive position. The work takes place in conditions that may be noisy, dusty, hot, or cold, and may require heavy lifting. Overtime and any shift may be required.

Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
  • High school diploma, GED, or local/state equivalent required.
  • Basic math skills to calculate bar measurements.
  • Must be able to work overtime when required.
  • Must be able to work any shift.
  • Some heavy lifting may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Nucor’s safety programs and standards and demonstrate conduct consistent with the company’s vision and values.
  • Unload trailers and store material in storage bins.
  • Operate a shearing machine to cut reinforcing steel bars to specific lengths.
  • Operate a bending machine to bend reinforcing steel bars to specified shapes.
  • Operate an overhead crane to move, assemble, and select material for fabrication or shipment.
  • Operate a Fabmatic machine to cut and bend reinforcing steel bars to specified shapes.
  • Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
  • Operate a power saw to cut reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
  • Operate a spray gun to apply epoxy touch-up to reinforcing steel bars.
  • Maintain the shop or designated area in a clean and safe manner.
  • Assist other employees with production tasks.
  • Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor.
  • Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Benefits

  • Paid weekly with bonus and profit sharing.
  • Clearly defined career pathways and growth opportunities.
  • Paid training.
  • Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation after one year.
  • Ten paid holidays per year and one personal day.
  • Parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement of $5,250 per year for teammates and $2,625 per year for spouses.
  • Scholarship program: each child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 per year.
  • 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 a 10% company match on purchases.
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