Why Nucor?

Nucor is a Fortune 100 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. The key to Nucor's success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work.


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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.


Hiring for following RECYCLING divisions across the country; Advantage Metals Recycling, Texas Port Recycling, Trademark Metals Recycling, and Western Metals Recycling.


Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL


The goal of the Sales Leadership Program is to learn all facets of the scrap buying process and assume a Buyer role upon completion.

• 6-12 months hands-on, in-depth training in one Geographic Region.
• Learn and be expected to model our “Safety First” Culture including OSHA and Safety programs.
• Responsible for developing and supporting relationships with accounts to effect best possible service to customers.
• Gain a confident understanding of the scrap recycling market through customer visits, time spent in scrap yards, and mentor shadowing.
• Become an expert in your regions marketplace and communicate your market forecast to your team.
• Interact with various levels of corporate personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems, and ensure steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
• Master conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Remain current with the scrap metal recycling industry by reading publications and participating in trade associations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a Business discipline, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Ability, willingness, and desire to work in a hands-on, industrial environment.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
• Ability and willingness to travel is required.
• Ability and willingness to relocate after completion of the program is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.
• Exceptional communication skills to support customers and internal operations.
• Ability to work diligently and autonomously and as a member of the team.
• Prior sales and/or customer service experience.