Inspector I

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Until 9/13/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description

Job Details

Division: Western Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States  

Other Available Locations: Utah

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.

 

 

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.

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2 years in an industrial/outdoor work environment
  • 6-day work week
  • 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 safety compliance in a steel recycling environment.

Job title

Inspector I

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

steel recycling

Location requirements

Salt Lake City, UT; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationattention to detailteamworksafety policies

Preferred skills

bilingualSpanishheavy equipment experience

Specializations

safetyhazardous materialsinspectionindustrial environment
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