Shear Operator

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor is hiring a yard worker in the United States for a role involving small equipment operation, material loading, and general yard duties. The job requires operating forklifts and skid steers, loading materials, and maintaining a clean, safe outdoor work environment in varying weather conditions.

Expect to stand many hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and pass safety tests; overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Bilingual candidates and those within 50 miles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of small equipment operation experience — preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
• Comfortable operating forklifts, skid steers, and similar equipment safely
• Solid understanding of equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
• Dependable — shows up on time and ready to work every shift
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
• Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
• Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Bilingual preferred
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
• Must pass a hair drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Operate small equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and similar machines
• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors, push shred piles, move material throughout the yard, and load trucks and railcars
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any defects or needed repairs to your supervisor
• Keep the yard clear of debris and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Pitch in on general labor duties — sweeping, shoveling, and clean-up anywhere in the yard
• Communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety
• Cross-train in other positions and help out wherever the team needs you

Skills

Small Equipment Operation

Forklift Operation

Skid Steer Operation

Equipment Inspection

Material Loading

Debris Cleanup

Safety Policy Adherence

Hazard Awareness

Weight Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Adaptability

Tools

Forklifts

Skid Steers

Shredder Feed Conveyors

Job description

• 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.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures — attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
• Operate small equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and similar machines
• Load scrap material onto shredder feed conveyors, push shred piles, move material throughout the yard, and load trucks and railcars
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any defects or needed repairs to your supervisor
• Keep the yard clear of debris and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Pitch in on general labor duties — sweeping, shoveling, and clean-up anywhere in the yard
• Communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production updates, and safety
• Cross-train in other positions and help out wherever the team needs you

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of small equipment operation experience — preferably in scrap metal, construction, or manufacturing
• Comfortable operating forklifts, skid steers, and similar equipment safely
• Solid understanding of equipment operating principles, hazards, and safety precautions
• Dependable — shows up on time and ready to work every shift
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities without constant supervision
• Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
• Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Bilingual preferred
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
• Must pass a hair drug test and background check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong safety leadership and adherence to OSHA standards while operating small equipment such as forklifts and skid steers. Capable of performing general labor duties and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in various weather conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Small Equipment Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Safety Procedures Compliance
• Bilingual Communication
• Dependability

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Small Equipment Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Skid Steer Operation
• Equipment Inspection
• Material Loading
• Debris Cleanup
• Safety Policy Adherence
• Hazard Awareness
• Weight Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Adaptability

Soft Skills

• Dependability
• Independence
• Flexibility
• Team Collaboration
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA Safety Training

Industry Keywords

• Scrap Metal
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Safety Meetings
• Traffic Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Forklifts
• Skid Steers
• Shredder Feed Conveyors