Equipment Operator I — Heavy Machinery & Scrap Yard

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a dedicated labor/operations team member at the Houston site to support scrap processing activities and operate various heavy equipment. You will help transport and load materials, maintain safety practices, and work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, overtime flexibility, and outdoor work in all weather. Spanish is a plus, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation in manufacturing environments (scrap/construction preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays in an outdoor industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor.
• Push shred pile up and move material across the yard.
• Load trucks and railcars as needed; coordinate with team via radio.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina

Spanish language (preferred)

Tools

Crane

Loader

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Nucor is seeking a dedicated labor/operations team member at the Houston site to support scrap processing activities and operate various heavy equipment. You will help transport and load materials, maintain safety practices, and work in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, overtime flexibility, and outdoor work in all weather. Spanish is a plus, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.