Production Laborer

Nucor Corporation
Gastonia, NC
Job Details


Division: Metal Recycling Services LLC


Location: Gastonia, NC, United States


Compensation: Up to $68,000 annual wage benefits


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:

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.

  • Weigh nonferrous material and input transaction into "in-house" system.
  • Oversee loading of trailers/containers as to content, weight and quality.
  • Responsible for following all legal requirements on purchasing nonferrous materials. These requirements include but are not limited to check ID, take picture of seller, record vehicle information, etc.
  • Interact with employees on other scales to verify/restrict duplication of purchases.
  • Quote nonferrous prices within a range supplied by management and/or verify correct pricing.
  • Ensure metals that are purchased are correct and properly classified.
  • Print nonferrous tickets for customers to receive payment for materials sold.
  • General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment and physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
  • Operate small equipment such as a forklift.
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor and clean equipment as needed.
  • Assist and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
  • Be able to understand environmental policies and be able to maintain a clean work environment as it pertains to our policies and procedures.
  • Scan driver's licenses and vehicle tags into handheld database.
  • Willing to cross-train in other positions and assists other employees as needed.
  • Any other duties as assigned by Management.
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse customer base.
  • Ability to operate essential equipment (forklift, bobcat, etc.).
  • Ability to greet visitors, direct truck, and peddler traffic to proper locations for processing.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Flexible to work overtime in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work standing or walking for up to 10 hours per day.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year previous general labor and/or customer service experience preferred.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: ConcordNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-08-16

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