Inspector I

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Until 8/25/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
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Job Details

Division: Texas Port Recycling LLC

Location: Houston, TX, United States  

Other Available Locations: Texas

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.

 

New hires will receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out in phases within your first 6 months. 

 

Basic Job Functions:

  • Assist and direct customers to proper location to unload materials.
  • 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.
  • Remove and properly store any items or material occasionally.
  • General duties involving physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.
  • May assist other workers as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Pay starts at $19-$23

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 years in an industrial/outdoor work environment
  • 6-day work week; Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p. m and Saturday 7:45 a. m. to 12:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with customers.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Working Experience around large trucks and heavy equipment preferred. PC experience and processing monetary transactions preferred.
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work with others and be part of the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual preferred - Spanish. 

 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

About this role

Summary

Inspect materials for hazards and ensure compliance; assist customers and handle materials.

Job title

Inspector I

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

steel and steel products

Location requirements

Houston, TX; on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationattention to detailteamwork

Preferred skills

bilingual spanish

Specializations

hazardous materialsmaterial inspectionsafety compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City