Small Equipment Operator

Nucor • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

As a Small Equipment Operator at Nucor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency in our operations. 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. You will operate small equipment of various sizes including forklifts and skid steers, and perform various duties such as loading scrap material, moving materials throughout the yard, and maintaining safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-year previous small equipment operation in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk majority of the day.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and be exposed to weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in safety programs.
• Operate small equipment including forklifts and skid steers.
• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor.
• Push shred pile up and move material throughout the yard.
• Load trucks and railcars.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report defects to supervisor.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Perform general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, and clean-up.
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Benefits

• Weekly paid production bonus with unlimited earning potential.
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities.
• Paid Training.
• Paid Vacation - at 6 months receive 40 hours.
• Parental Leave.
• Profit Sharing - 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings.
• Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Company matching 401(k) plan - we match 25% of your contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing