Nucor
Nonferrous Production
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- Sector
- Operations & Manufacturing
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- First found
- Nov 12, 2026, 12:20 PM ET
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Job Details
Division: River Metals Recycling LLC
Location: New Albany, IN, United States ****
Annual Average Earnings: $66,000+
(Includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and weekly production bonuses)
Need to Know:
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 NF Production I teammate weighs and purchases nonferrous material, verifies pricing and material classification, completes required transaction records, and assists customers and vendors with loading/ unloading. This role also operates some small equipment and supports general yard housekeeping in a fast-paced environment.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
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Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
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Weigh nonferrous material, enter transactions, and complete required seller and vehicle documentation.
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Verify material classification and pricing and print customer payment tickets.
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Oversee trailer/container loading for content, weight, and quality.
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Operate equipment such as forklifts, complete daily inspections, and report needed repairs.
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Assist customers with unloading and perform general labor and housekeeping duties.
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Cross-train, assist other teammates, and perform other duties as assigned by management.
What We're Looking For:
Required:
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
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Ability to interact effectively with a diverse customer base.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately complete transactions.
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Ability to operate essential equipment such as a forklift or bobcat.
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Ability to direct truck and peddler traffic to proper processing locations.
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Ability to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per day.
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Reliable and dependable attendance.
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Flexibility to work overtime and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Preferred:
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1 year of previous general labor and/or customer service experience.
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Previous scrap metal or industrial experience is a plus.
Pay, Benefits & Career Growth:
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· Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
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· Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
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· Paid Training
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· Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
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· Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
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· Parental Leave
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· Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
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· Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
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· Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
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· Company-paid life and disability insurance
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· Company matching 401(k) plan
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· Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace