Truck Scale Operator

Nucor Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly with Bonus & Profit Share

Career growth opportunities

Paid Training

Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year

Paid Holidays - 10 per year + 1 day

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year; $

Scholarship Program - $5,000 per year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision after

Company-paid life and disability ins.

Company matching 401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan - 10%公司匹配

Drug-free workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Nucor Corporation’s River Metals Recycling LLC in Louisville, KY is hiring a Scale Operator to weigh inbound scrap, obtain customer details, and prepare purchasing and shipping documents, supporting safe yard operations and efficient service.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in a fast-paced environment with overtime opportunities and weekly pay. Nucor offers comprehensive benefits and career growth within North America’s largest steel producer.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Willingness to learn the scrap metal recycling industry.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; learn in-house systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Weigh inbound scrap and obtain customer info for transactions.
• Purchase inbound scrap and complete purchasing and shipping documents.
• Control yard traffic patterns.
• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Back-up cashier and perform general office duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Overtime readiness

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details Division: River Metals Recycling LLC Location: Louisville, KY, United States Average annual earnings: $65,000+ (Includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and weekly production bonuses)

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 team member 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.

Need to Know: It All Starts Here

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. The Scale Operator is responsible for accurately weighing and purchasing inbound scrap, obtaining required customer information, and completing purchasing and shipping documentation. This role also helps control traffic patterns in the yard, performs general office administration duties, and provides excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Weigh and purchase inbound scrap, obtaining required information from customers for all transactions and completing purchasing and shipping documents.
• Control traffic patterns in the yard.
• Perform general office administration duties.
• Serve as a back-up cashier, greeter, and possibly other positions as needed.
• Cross-train in other positions and assist other teammates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn the scrap metal recycling industry.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and multitask.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Flexibility to work overtime and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Preferred:

• 2 years of previous customer service experience.
• Scrap knowledge is a plus.

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth:

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

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 Employer and a drug-free workplaceNearest Major Market: Louisville