Equipment Operator I

Western Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K / Roth

Profit sharing

Bonus program

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Western Metals Recycling LLC in Provo, UT is seeking a yard worker with heavy equipment experience. You will operate machinery, follow OSHA safety rules, and help keep the yard organized and safe.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, and you must be flexible for overtime, weekends, and holidays. Join the Nucor family and its strong safety and benefit culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures; attend safety meetings.
• Operate demolition torch cutting and heavy equipment; load trucks/railcars.
• Operate cranes and loaders of various sizes.
• Move material in yard and load shredder feed conveyor.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects.
• Keep grounds clear and maintain safety standards.
• Communicate over radio for traffic coordination and safety.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Customer service

Overtime availability

Job description

Other Available Locations: Utah

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:

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.
• Duties include, but are not limited to: demolition torch cutting, operating mobile equipment in both mining and scrap yard enviroments, loading trucks and railcars, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.
• Duties include, but are not limited to loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yardm and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Job Details

Division: Western Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Provo, UT, United States

Other Available Locations: Utah

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:

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. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.
• Duties include, but are not limited to: demolition torch cutting, operating mobile equipment in both mining and scrap yard enviroments, loading trucks and railcars, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.
• Duties include, but are not limited to loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yardm and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• Minimum of 3-years previous heavy equipment operation in manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards and safety precautions as well as mechanical ability.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.
• Experience with MSHA Safety Standards.
• MSHA Mining Safety Certification.
• Familiar with site specific mine safety training.
• Mine operating procedures familiarization.
• Heavy equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.

Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace