Operations Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Nucor Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nucor Corporation seeks an Operations Management Internship for Summer 2027 across Louisville, Houston, Kansas City, Cincinnati and Salt Lake City, with other locations in Texas, Kansas, Ohio and Utah. The role offers $27.00 per hour plus relocation assistance.

You’ll learn scrap metal recycling operations, safety practices, and leadership skills through hands-on experiences in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Strong organizational and adaptability skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work with teams.
• Ability to creatively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily safety meetings and model Nucor’s Safety First culture, including OSHA practices.
• Learn scrap metal identification, buying, inspecting, processing, QC and inventory practices.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day operations, transportation and logistics, and equipment maintenance.
• Support daily facility operations, including material receiving and inbound/outbound coordination.
• Interact with teammates, managers, customers, vendors and other partners to resolve problems and ensure steady delivery.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to understand planning and directing work across the organization.
• Review operational data, identify trends and suggest proactive improvements to safety, productivity, cost, or customer service.
• Learn how operations decisions protect assets and profitability.
• Complete a summer-long business project and present recommendations to division leadership.
• Build cross-department relationships and participate in planning meetings.
• Expect to travel between facilities.
• Work outside in extreme weather in an industrial environment.
• Be willing to relocate after graduation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Business / Supply Chain / Operations Management or related field

Job description

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Operations Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Location: Louisville, Houston, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City

Other Available Locations: Texas; Kansas; Ohio; Utah

Compensation: $27.00/hr + relocation assistance if applicable

About Nucor

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 teammate 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.

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.

The Operations Management Internship provides hands-on, fast-paced experience in the scrap metal recycling business. The goal of the program is to learn key facets of the operation from the ground up and understand what a career in scrap metal recycling and operations leadership could look like after graduation.

Interns learn alongside operations teammates and leaders to build fundamental knowledge of material identification, scrap processing, daily facility operations, supply chain, transportation and logistics, quality control, inventory practices, and equipment maintenance. The internship is designed to strengthen communication, decision-making, relationship-building, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment.

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in daily safety meetings and learn and model Nucor’s “Safety First” culture, including OSHA practices, safety programs, housekeeping, and daily operational standards.
• Learn scrap metal identification, buying and inspecting scrap, processing, quality control, and inventory practices.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day operations, transportation and logistics, and maintenance of equipment.
• Support daily facility operations, including material receiving and inbound and outbound coordination.
• Interact with teammates, managers, customers, vendors/suppliers, and other business partners to help resolve problems and support the steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to understand how work is planned and directed across the organization.
• Review operational data, identify trends, and recommend proactive improvements to safety, productivity, cost, customer service, or other business situations.
• Learn how operational decisions and actions help protect company assets and profitability.
• Complete a summer-long business project and present recommendations to division leadership.
• Build effective working relationships across departments and participate in team meetings and strategic-planning activities.
• Expect to travel as necessary between facilities.
• You will work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.
• Be willing to relocate post-graduation.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• Rising junior or senior working toward a bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Construction Management, Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work efficiently with team members.
• Ability to creatively solve problems.

Preferred:

• Safety mindset.
• Previous internship experience.Previous leadership experience.

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth

- Competitive hourly pay.

- Relocation assistance if applicable.

- Exposure to career opportunities in scrap metal recycling after graduation.

- Nucor supports teammates with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, 401(k) and Roth accounts, profit sharing, pay-for-performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock program, scholarships, and more.

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