Fork Lift Operator - 1st Shift
Nucor Corporation

Basic Job Functions:

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 Offer
• Starting pay of $17.00 or more per hour, based on previous experience.
• Production bonus program
• Paid training while working alongside an experienced mentor
• A chance to grow your career with a stable company owned by Nucor, North America's largest steel producer.
• A full benefits package, includingMedical/Dental/Vision insurance; Long-TermDisability; Life Insurance; Vacation Days;10 Paid Holidays; Nucor Profit Sharing program; 401K with company match; Nucor stock purchase program; a Tuition Reimbursement Program for you and your spouse, and a Tuition Scholarship Program for children of employees.

What You'll Do
Operating with a safety mindset, you'll accurately load flatbeds with customer orders for shipping, while maintaining the yard area in a clean and organized manner.

Your Responsibilities
• Clear completed orders from the shop and load machines with raw material.
• Load trucks with customer orders as set by the schedule developed by the Operations Manager and Scheduler safely and accurately.
• Perform QA/QC checks prior to load shipping.
• Perform daily preflight on forklift check such items as (not limited to): oil level, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and do routine preventative maintenance to ensure proper operation of the forklift.
• Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
• Maintain the yard area in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Assist other employees in any of the above tasks.
• Other items as assigned by Operations Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or local/state equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

What Will Put Your Application Ahead
• Prior forklift experience
• Prior experience using an 18 wheeler to move trailers around the yard preferred. On-the-job training will be provided as this is a job expectation
• Must be a team player

What You Need to Know
• Due to the operating conditions of the position, this is a safety-sensitive position
• Overtime hours are available
• Must be able to load unusual lengths and bends to fit safely on a flatbed trailer
• Some moderate to heavy lifting may be necessary
• Working conditions can be noisy/ dusty/ hot/ cold
• Work in hot/cold, wet/dry environments and in the weather as needed

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace