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Equipment Operator I
Nucor Corporation
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Job Details
Division: Metal Recycling Services LLC
Location: Gastonia, NC, United States
Other Available Locations: North Carolina
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.
- Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
- Operate mobile heavy equipment of various sizes and types (mobile shear and grapple and magnet material handlers).
- Communicates 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 our customers for existence of non-acceptable items and ensure that those prohibited materials are not left on Company property. Examples are propane tanks, batteries, etc.
- Interact with customers and team members to facilitate a safe and productive yard environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord