Truck Scale Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Roth 401(k)

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking a Scale Operator to weigh and purchase inbound scrap, collect customer information, and complete purchasing and shipping documents. The role supports yard traffic control and performs basic office tasks while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will join North America's largest steel producer, with safety as a priority and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Weigh inbound scrap and purchase according to documentation.
• Obtain required information from customers for all transactions.
• Complete purchasing and shipping documents.
• Control traffic patterns in the yard.
• Perform general office administration duties.
• Provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Back-up cashier and cross-train in other positions.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Time management

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.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

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.

• 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:

• 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.

• 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 workplace

Nearest Major Market: Louisville