Forklift Driver/Material Handler

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Division: NIPG Southeast

Location: Lewisville, TX, United States    

Other Available Locations: any Nucor location

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.

Basic Job Functions:

The material handler must be comfortable operating forklift and combi-lift in a fast-paced production environment.  Must be able to communicate effectively with the team to accomplish all production and shipping goals.  This individual will be responsible for daily preventative maintenance of the forklift they are using.  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.

Read production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.

Must load and unloads trucks based on load sheet, working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Participates in the receiving process of all raw materials and warehouse parts as prescribed by the purchasing team.

Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials, adhering to good safety practices in carrying out duties.

Stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer.

Assure all bundles of material are accounted for, properly packaged, identified, and staged for loading.

Process and complete all related paperwork.

Will perform other material handling duties in other departments as assigned.

Ability to work flexible hours based on shipping demands is required

Minimum Qualifications:

High school Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

2-3 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior shipping and/or receiving experience.

Forklift operation experience handling oversized loads.

Experience driving a combi-lift

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace