Production Associate

Nucor Corporation

. Assemble a hiring pool of qualified applicants for semi-skilled production and support occupations .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeArthur • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $16 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to perform physically demanding work, including moderate to heavy lifting, while upholding safety practices and policies. Effective communication in English is essential for maintaining a safe work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Moderate To Heavy LiftingSafety PracticesHousekeeping StandardsWillingness To Work Any ShiftCommitment To A Drug-Free Environment

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Hard Skills

Production WorkSupport WorkOn-The-Job TrainingEssential Job Functions

Soft Skills

Communication

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingQualified ApplicantsHiring Pool

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble a hiring pool of qualified applicants for semi-skilled production and support occupations
Perform production and support work, including roles involving moderate to heavy lifting
Complete all necessary on-the-job training
Initiate, lead and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards
Work any assigned shift
Perform essential job functions safely and efficiently

Requirements

What you’ll need

No prior manufacturing experience required
Willingness to work any shift
Commitment to a drug-free environment
Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting and physically demanding work
Ability to initiate, lead and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times
Ability to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to communicate in English as an essential safety requirement
Must complete a brief questionnaire as part of the application
Only one electronic application will be accepted
Must be able to work in Arthur, Illinois, United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
401K program with company match
Paid Parental leave
Paid time off
11 paid holidays
Short-term disability/sick pay
Long-term disability
Zero-deductible medical & dental insurance
Vision insurance
Teladoc (free virtual access to medical, dermatology, and mental health professionals)
No-cost physical therapy & wellness programs
Nucor stock purchase plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships
Roth accounts
Pay-for-performance bonuses