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Gastonia, NC

NF Production I

1 year experience
Manufacturing & Industrials
Operations
Posted:
December 29, 2025

Nucor

U.S. steel & recycling producer
79
Palpable Score
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Basic Job Functions:

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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.

  1. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
  2. Weigh nonferrous material and input transaction into “in-house” system.
  3. Oversee loading of trailers/containers as to content, weight and quality.
  4. Responsible for following all legal requirements on purchasing nonferrous materials.  These requirements include but are not limited to:  check ID, take picture of seller, record vehicle information, etc.
  5. Interact with employees on other scales in order to verify/restrict duplication of purchases.
  6. Quote nonferrous prices within a range supplied by management and/or verify correct pricing.
  7. Ensure metals that are purchased are correct and properly classified.
  8. Print nonferrous tickets for customers to receive payment for materials sold.
  9. General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment and physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
  10. Operate small equipment such as a forklift.
  11. Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor and clean equipment as needed.
  12. Assist and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
  13. Be able to understand environmental policies and be able to maintain a clean work environment as it pertains to our policies and procedures.
  14. Scan drivers licenses and vehicle tags into hand held database.
  15. Willing to cross-train in other positions and assists other employees as needed.
  16. Any other duties as assigned by Management.

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Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.    
  2. Minimum of 1 year previous general labor and/or customer service experience preferred.
  3. Ability to interact with a diverse customer base.
  4. Ability to operate essential equipment (forklift, bobcat, etc.).
  5. Ability to greet visitors, direct truck, and peddler traffic to proper locations for processing.
  6. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  7. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  8. Flexible to work off hours, weekends, holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
  9. Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.

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About the company

Nucor

Company overview
Nucor is a major steel and steel-products manufacturer, producing sheet, plate, bar, structural steel, and downstream products used across construction, infrastructure, and industrial supply chains. Nucor also operates raw materials businesses that support steelmaking, including scrap-related operations. Nucor runs a decentralized operating model across many divisions and plants. The company is publicly listed in the United States.

Locations and presence

Nucor is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and operates a wide footprint of plants and divisions across the United States, plus some international presence shown on the company locations directory. Many early-career roles are plant- or site-based due to the nature of steel manufacturing, with corporate roles more likely to be office-based.

Palpable Score

79
/ 100
Nucor creates multiple real entry points for early-career candidates, including internships, co-op style routes, and paid training-to-job pathways. The company’s strongest signals are practical learning and financial upside through benefits and variable pay, while hiring process consistency can vary by division and role.
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