Scale Operator at Nucor Corporation in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

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.

• Follow all safety practices including proper use of personal protective equipment.


• Obtains required information from customers for all transactions, completes required purchasing and shipping documents, and conducts daily reconciliations.


• Inspect for existence of flammable, radioactive, hazardous and/or leaded materials. Inspect materials for liquids, non-metallic and all other posted or non-posted materials that are non-acceptable (i.e. propane tanks, PCB's, batteries, etc.)


• Ensure that any materials not allowed are not left on Company property.


• General duties involving physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.


• Reviews all documents to ensure regulatory and company requirements are met.


• Coordinate shipments (rail and truck), maintain safety records.


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• 2 years' cash handling and direct customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.


• 2 years in an industrial/outdoor work environment


• High School diploma: college degree preferred.


• Basic math, account reconciliation, computer, and data entry skills.


• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers.


• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.


• Flexible to work off hours, weekends and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Basic computer knowledge for work related purposes.


• Monday -Friday, with a half day Saturday shift as needed

• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.