Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Nucor Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor's Vulcraft division in Chemung, NY seeks a Material Handler to safely operate forklifts, cranes, and yard trucks for steel joist and deck products. The role emphasizes safety and efficiency in daily material movement and warehouse tasks.

Candidates should have prior equipment operation experience; training and safety initiatives are a core part of the position, with opportunities for profit sharing and benefits within a large, performance-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts and loading/unloading tractor trailers.

Responsibilities

• Move, store, load and unload steel joist and deck products using forklifts, overhead cranes and yard trucks.
• Support ongoing safety initiatives and housekeeping improvements; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Loading/unloading

Safety awareness

Job description

Other Available Locations: N/A

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:

Job Details

Division: Vulcraft of New York, Inc.

Location: Chemung, NY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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:

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, overhead bridge cranes, and yard trucks to move, store, load, and unload steel joist and deck products. This role also supports ongoing safety initiatives, housekeeping improvements, and performs additional duties as assigned.

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.

Compensation Data:

Starting compensation for this role is $16.72 per hour and is eligible to earn a weekly Production Bonus and annual division earned Profit Sharing Bonus. When factoring in the Production Bonus and Profit Sharing, using a 4-year average, starting annual compensation will range from 80,000 – 90,000 per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous experience operating equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience operating forklifts and loading/unloading tractor trailers

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