Maintenance I

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a hands-on laborer to support recycling operations at the Texas Port Recycling facility. The role emphasizes safety, equipment operation, and material handling in outdoor and warehouse settings.

You will work with front-end loaders, forklifts, and skid steers, performing daily inspections and collaborating with the team to maintain efficient production and safe working conditions.

Qualifications

• MUST possess safety-first approach and ability to operate in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for coordinating with others.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety policies, practices, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Perform bucket testing of shredded metals; training provided by supervisor.
• Serve as material picker to ensure nonconforming material is removed from conveyors.
• Operate small mobile equipment and potential for larger heavy equipment.
• General labor tasks including sweeping, shoveling, and cleanup as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Front-end loader

Forklift

Skid steer

Job description

Job Details

Job Details Division: Texas Port Recycling LLC Location: Houston, TX, United States Other Available Locations: Texas

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.

New hires will receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out in phases within your first 6 months.

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.
• Wear proper PPE as required.
• Perform bucket testing of shredded metals - training will be provided by Supervisor.
• Serve as material picker to ensure nonconforming material is removed from the conveyor belt
• Operate small mobile equipment such as a forklift and skid steer with the potential to operate larger industrial heavy mobile equipment.
• General labour duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general cleanup of any area and/or equipment and physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Removing metals and debris from conveyor belt.
• Work in outdoor and warehouse environments
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment but not limited to MRP, fines plant, granulator, eddy current, etc., as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Facility Manager/Supervisor.

Pay starts at $20-$22

Minimum Requirements

• Maintains industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, basic hand and power tools.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Company offers on the job training.
• Flexible to work off hours, weekends, and holidays: including overtime and six days a week as required by production as well as in varying indoor/outdoor industrial working conditions.
• Experience using a front-end loader, forklift, or skid steer in an Industrial/Outdoor Work Environment.
• Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to walk up several flights of stairs and work at heights above one-story.
• Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment operating principles.
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Stable work history.
• Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to identify and differentiate metal materials, preferred.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and effectively communicate in English preferred.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.
• Strong mechanical abilities (welding, fabrication, knowledge of tools, etc.) a plus.
• Previous maintenance background a plus.
• Operate a forklift, skid steer, and man lift.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplaceNearest Major Market: Houston