Safety‑First Materials Inspector I

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Texas Port Recycling LLC in Houston is seeking a material handler to support unloading materials and ensure safe handling of items. You will inspect materials, prevent restricted items from remaining on site, and assist teams with general duties in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

The role requires 2 years in industrial/outdoor work, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with heavy equipment. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years in an industrial/outdoor work environment.
• 6-day work week; Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m and Saturday 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. hours may change.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with customers.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Working experience around large trucks and heavy equipment preferred; PC experience and processing monetary transactions preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with others and be part of the team.
• Preferred: Spanish language.

Responsibilities

• Assist and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
• Inspect for existence of flammable, radioactive, hazardous and/or leaded materials.
• Ensure that any materials not allowed are not left on Company property.
• Remove and properly store any items or material occasionally.
• General duties involving physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
• May assist other workers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attendance reliability

Heavy equipment awareness

PC proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Nucor Texas Port Recycling LLC in Houston is seeking a material handler to support unloading materials and ensure safe handling of items. You will inspect materials, prevent restricted items from remaining on site, and assist teams with general duties in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

The role requires 2 years in industrial/outdoor work, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with heavy equipment. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.