Trainee Operations Leadership Program Nucor Jobs

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. 

• Safety is non-negotiable - Candidates must actively lead and uphold Nucor's "Safety First" culture, including OSHA practices and daily operational safety standards. 
• Structured training Buyer role - This is a 6-12 month hands-on development program designed to teach the full scrap buying process, with the goal of stepping into a Buyer (sales) position upon completion.
• Relationship-driven sales role - Heavy focus on building and managing customer/vendor relationships, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent product flow in a fast-paced market. 
• Market-facing & field-based work - Teammates spend time in scrap yards, visiting customers, and learning market trends, often working outdoors and in industrial environments with frequent travel.
• Relocation required - Mobility is critical; candidates must be willing to relocate to different markets after training based on business needs (company-paid relocation).

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The Sales Leadership Program is an entry-level development role that trains individuals to become scrap buyers by providing hands-on experience in sales, market analysis, and customer relationship management within the recycling industry. Participants learn Nucor's business through field exposure, mentorship, and direct interaction with customers and operations teams. This role is important because it builds the pipeline of future commercial leaders who drive revenue, maintain supply flow, and support Nucor's commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to: 

• 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.
• Expect frequent travel.
• Relocating after the program is required. 
• Expect to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment. 

 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 always.

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a Business discipline, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Exceptional communication skills to support customers and internal operations.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
• Exceptional organizational skills, customer service, and be highly adaptable.
• Be able to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.
   

Preferred: 

• Have a continuous improvement mindset and be able to creatively problem solve.
• Have ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous sales and/or customer service experience.
• Ability to work diligently and autonomously and as a member of the team.

   Paid Weekly with 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 and 1 personal day  

   Parental Leave  

   Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses  

   Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 per year  

   Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days  

   Company-paid life and disability insurance  

   Company matching 401(k) plan  

   Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase 

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