Driver/Material Handler

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Paid time off

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Job summary

Nucor’s Hartford site is hiring a Driver/Material Handler to move materials between our Hartford and Jackson plants. You will package goods, secure them for transport, and deliver daily, ensuring accuracy and safety on every trip.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, clean record, prior large-truck experience, and pallet jack/forklift familiarity; SAP knowledge is a plus. Join a team that prioritizes safety, reliability, and efficient material flow.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 5:00am - 1:30pm Monday - Friday.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience driving a large company truck.
• Experience with forklift and pallet jacks for material handling.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your delivery vehicle.
• Drive vehicles with GVW under 26,000 lbs.
• Transport pallets and packages between origin and destination.
• Package materials and secure contents on the truck.
• Coordinate runs and material staging to ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Experience driving large truck

Forklift and pallet jacks

SAP

Packaging tools

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

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Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

SUMMARY:

The Driver/Material Handler is an integral part of the material movements between our two local manufacturing plants. They will help to package materials and secure them on the truck. They will be responsible for making daily deliveries between the Hartford and Jackson plants and assist with the coordination of the runs and material staging.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your delivery vehicle
• Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) under 26,000 lbs.
• Transport pallet goods and packages from a place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods from a truck at selected destinations
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Assist with packaging of materials on carts and or skids

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work 5:00am - 1:30pm Monday - Friday schedule.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience driving a large company truck.
• Experience with forklift and pallet jacks for material handling.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions.
• Knowledge of SAP computer applications.
• Ability to operate packaging tools and equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondences, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and/or the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Travel requirements will include 30 hours per week of day trips between facilities and occasionally more.
• Ability to squat, kneel and stand occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders rarely.
• This position is exposed to inclement weather occasionally.
• This position is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is high.

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Rytec Corporation, a Nucor company, supports its teammates and is proud to offer industry-leading benefits to its teammates. Visit nucor.com/benefits to learn more. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

Profit-Sharing

Ten (10) percent of Nucor’s pre-tax earnings are contributed to the Profit-Sharing Plan annually and distributed to all eligible teammates.

A large portion is deposited into your profit-sharing account, and a smaller portion is distributed in cash. Current 6-year average = 19.88% of your eligible earnings. Eligible earnings include regular pay, overtime, and bonus.

• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 401K program with company match
• Paid maternity & Paternity leave
• Paid time off, ten (10) paid holidays, one (1) personal day
• Short-term disability/sick pay
• Zero-deductible medical & dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc (free virtual access to medical, dermatology, and mental health professionals)
• No-cost physical therapy & wellness programs
• Nucor stock purchase plan with company match

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace