Equipment Operator

Small Equipment Operator

Company: Trademark Metals Recycling - A Nucor Company

Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States

Employment Type: Full-time

• Weekly paid production bonus with unlimited earning potential
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation – at 6 months receive 40 hours!
• Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement - $4,000 year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan – we match 25% of your contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.
• Operate small equipment of various sizes including forklifts, skid steers, etc.
• Duties 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.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Willing to cross‑train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Minimum of 1‑year previous small equipment operation in manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, non‑stop environment while providing excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of equipment operating principles, hazards and safety precautions as well as mechanical ability.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible to work overtime, off‑hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand and walk majority of the day.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and be exposed to weather.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug‑free workplace.

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