Operations Leadership Trainee — Scrap Recycling (12–18 mo)

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly with Bonus

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Company-paid life and disability

Company matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nucor's Operations Leadership Program offers hands-on, region-based training in the scrap metal recycling industry. Participants rotate through logistics, operations, and maintenance while embracing a strict Safety First culture and OSHA standards.

The program emphasizes leadership development, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Relocation is required after training, with company-paid moves, and frequent travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a Business discipline, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
• Be able to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and be expected to model our “Safety First” Culture including OSHA and Safety programs.
• Exposed to all facets of the scrap processing and recycling business including buying and inspecting scrap, transportation and logistics, overseeing day-to-day operations, and maintenance of equipment.
• Interact with various levels of corporate personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems, and ensure steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
• Collaborate with other managers to plan and direct work of the organization.
• Identify trends and recommend proactive action to manage business situations.
• Work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
• Expect frequent travel.
• Relocating after the program is required.
• Expect to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Nucor's Operations Leadership Program offers hands-on, region-based training in the scrap metal recycling industry. Participants rotate through logistics, operations, and maintenance while embracing a strict Safety First culture and OSHA standards.

The program emphasizes leadership development, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Relocation is required after training, with company-paid moves, and frequent travel is expected.