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Hourly Steel Yard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Yard Operator

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Average annual earnings $55,000 (includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and ... Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer ...

Assistant Yard Operator

Woodstock, IL · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Steel, and High-Temperature alloys. We value safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Position Overview We ... Competitive hourly pay -- $15-$25+/hr depending on experience and skills (highly flexible for the ...

Fork Lift Operator

Sumterville, FL · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

... Steel yard experience is preferred Working Conditions: • Hourly full-time position • Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds. • This ...

Fork Lift Operator

Sumterville, FL

$17 - $19.75/hr

... Steel yard experience is preferred Working Conditions: • Hourly full-time position • Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds. • This ...

Yard Spotter

Rincon, GA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 * Night Shift Differential: Additional $0.50 per hour * Overtime: Paid ... Steel toe boots * Safety vest * Safety glasses Schedule * Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM * Night ...

Yard Spotter

Hammond, LA · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Hourly Pay: $22.00 * Night Shift Differential: Additional $0.50 per hour * Benefits (after 90 days ... Steel toe boots * Safety vest * Safety glasses Schedule * Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Rotate/work ...

Fork Lift Operator

Sumterville, FL · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

Steel yard experience is preferred Working Conditions: * Hourly full-time position * Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds. * This position ...

Yard Operator

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Average annual earnings $55,000 (includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and ... Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer ...

Yard Operator

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Average annual earnings $55,000 (includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and ... Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer ...

Fork Lift Operator

Sumterville, FL · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

... Steel yard experience is preferred Working Conditions: • Hourly full-time position • Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds. • This ...

Yard Spotter

Plattsburgh, NY · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 * Night Shift Differential: Additional $0.50 per hour * Overtime: Paid ... Steel toe boots * Safety vest * Safety glasses Schedule * Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM * Night ...

Yard Operator

Rockledge, FL

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Average annual earnings $55,000 (includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and ... Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer ...

Yard Spotter

Rincon, GA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Competitive Hourly Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour. * Night Shift Differential: Earn an additional $0 ... Steel toe boots, safety vest, and safety glasses are required on site. Ready to Join a Winning Team?

Construction Materials Yard Worker

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... steel-toe footwear. * Support warehouse and delivery operations as needed, including preparing ... Competitive hourly wage based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Pay Range: To ...

Construction Materials Yard Worker

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... steel-toe footwear. * Support warehouse and delivery operations as needed, including preparing ... Competitive hourly wage based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Pay Range: To ...

Construction Materials Yard Worker

Madisonville, LA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... steel-toe footwear. * Support warehouse and delivery operations as needed, including preparing ... Competitive hourly wage based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Pay Range: To ...

Yard Crew Operator

Ashtabula, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an hourly, non-exempt, day shift position. Requirements: * High School diploma or ... Empty steel, wire, Inconel * Empty garbage cans in maintenance shops * Portable diesel pump ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly steel yard in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Steel Yard job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,736 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

199th of 539 rated manufacturers


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Compensation: Average annual earnings $55,000 (includes hourly base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and bonuses)

About Nucor

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.

Need to Know:

  • Outdoor industrial work environment

  • Hands-on, physical role

  • Safety-sensitive position

  • Paid training provided

  • Career growth opportunities within operations

What You'll Do:

Ifyouredependable, safety-focused, and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you. Asa Productionteammate,youllsupport daily yard operations by handling material,assistingcustomers,operatingequipment, andmaintaininga safe, efficient worksite. Your work directlyimpactsproduction, safety, and customer experience.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

  • Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures and activelyparticipatein safety meetings and programs

  • Perform general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, housekeeping, and yard clean-up

  • Assistwith weighing, sorting, inspecting, and moving scrap materials throughout the yard

  • Inspect incoming scrap and vehicles,advisingcustomers of accepted and non-accepted materials

  • Take material deductions asrequiredbased on inspection results

  • Operate forklifts and other yard equipment as trained (experience a plus)

  • Provide courteous, professional customer service in a fast-paced, outdoor environment

  • Willingness to cross-train in other positions andassistteammates as needed

  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

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What We're Looking For:

Required:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop outdoor environment

  • Minimum 1 year of general labor experience in manufacturing, warehouse, construction, or scrap/recycling environments preferred

  • Ability to stand or walk for up to 12 hours per shift

  • Ability tolift upto 40lbs and occasionally lift/carry/push/pull15-25lbs.

  • Ability to work in extreme heat and be exposed to weather

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and complete tasks safely without constant supervision

  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

  • Willingness to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays asrequired

  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (urine and hair follicle) and background check

Preferred:

  • Forklift experience

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

  • Prior experience in scrap metal, construction, or heavy industrial environments

  • Candidates within a50 milesradius of location preferred.

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth:

  • Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing

  • Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities

  • Paid training

  • Paid vacation 3 weeks after 1 year

  • Paid holidays 10 per year plus 1 personal day

  • Parental leave

  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for teammates

  • Scholarship program $4,000 per year for each child of a Nucor teammate

  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance after30 days

  • Company-paid life and disability insurance

  • Company matching 401(k) plan

  • Employee stock purchase plan with company match

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

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


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About Nucor

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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