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divh2Equipment Operator/h2pDivision: Western Metals Recycling LLC/ppLocation: Sparks, NV, United States/ppOther Available Locations: Nevada/ppWhy Nucor?/ppWith a firm commitment to our team members and a variety of other benefits and performance incentives, its easy to see why Nucor is named one of Americas best employers. We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for each other. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, were ready, too./ppSome of the Best Benefits in the Business/ppMedical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. We strive to avoid implementing layoffs or furloughing our Teammates. We very strongly believe that a Nucor Teammate who does their job properly today, should feel confident that they will have a job tomorrow. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits./ppNew hires will receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out in phases within your first 6 months./ph2Basic Job Functions:/h2pSafety 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./pulliProperly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program./liliOperate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc./liliDuties include, but are not limited to: loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc./liliPerform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor./liliKeep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards./liliAbility to lift up to 50 pounds/liliOperate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed./liliGeneral labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard./liliEffectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures./liliWilling to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed./liliOther duties as assigned by your manager./li/ulh2Minimum Qualifications:/h2ulliAbility to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service./liliMinimum of 3-years previous heavy equipment operation in manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries./liliKnowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards and safety precautions as well as mechanical ability./liliAbility to understand and carry out written and oral instructions./liliAbility to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision./liliAbility to lift up to 50 pounds/liliAbility to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency./liliFlexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions./li/ulpNucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets and a drug free workplace./ppNearest Major Market: Reno/ppNearest Secondary Market: Tahoe/p/div