Mobile Equipment Operator - Night Shift

Nucor Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly production bonus

Career growth opportunities

Paid Training

Paid Vacation - 40 hours at 6 months

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing ~17% annual

Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 year

Medical/dental/vision, low-cost

Company-paid life and disability

25% 401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan - 10%

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Orlando, FL is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support scrap metal processing operations. You will drive cranes, loaders, and forklifts, load materials, and keep the yard organized while maintaining strict safety standards.

You’ll participate in safety meetings, perform routine inspections, and adapt to shift demands, including overtime and weekends, in a fast-paced industrial environment. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience operating heavy equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with safety first.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety procedures and rules.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including cranes and loaders.
• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor and move material around the yard.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards across the work area.
• Communicate with team via radio for production and safety.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Team communication

Tools

Crane operation

Loader operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Orlando, FL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Benefits

• Weekly paid production bonus with unlimited earning potential
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation - at 6 months receive 40 hours!
• Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing - 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan - we match 25% of your contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase
• Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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 yard, 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.
• 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.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of 3-years previous heavy equipment operation in manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• 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 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.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred.

Why This Job

TMR provides an excellent opportunity to learn the metal recycling industry and grow your career. With a firm commitment to our team members, a strong belief in work-life balance and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why we are cited as one of the best employers in the United States. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Orlando