Operations and Sales Rotating Internship (Summer 2027)

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Nucor Corporation Location: Cincinnati, Kansas City, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Salt Lake City Other Available Locations: Florida; Kansas; Texas; Utah Compensation: $23.00/hr + relocation assistance if applicable 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 teammate 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. WATCH THIS VIDEO and WATCH THIS OTHER VIDEO to get a sense of what we do, who we are, our opportunities and our work environment.

What You'll Do

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. The Rotating Operations and Sales Intern Program blends the operations and sales sides of the scrap metal recycling business. The goal of the program is to thoroughly learn all facets of the scrap metal recycling industry from the ground up and understand what a career in scrap metal recycling could look like after graduation.

Interns learn alongside operations teammates and leaders to build fundamental knowledge of material identification, daily operations, supply chain, logistics, and transportation. Interns also shadow commercial teammates to learn how customer relationships are developed, grown, and maintained to create business opportunities. Duties of the role include, but are not limited to: Participate in daily safety meetings and uphold safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.

Learn scrap metal identification, processing, quality control, and inventory practices. Rotate through operations, transportation, logistics, and commercial functions. Support daily facility operations, including material receiving and inbound and outbound coordination. Shadow commercial teammates during supplier and customer visits. Assist with market research, prospect identification, customer follow-up, and sales preparation.

Learn how market conditions, material grades, pricing, and logistics influence business decisions. Review operational or commercial data and recommend improvements to safety, productivity, cost, or customer service. Complete a summer-long business project and present recommendations to division leadership. Build effective working relationships across departments and participate in team meetings and strategic-planning activities.

What We're Looking For

Required: Rising junior or senior working toward a bachelor's degree. Strong organization, adaptable, team-oriented, and collaboration skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work efficiently with team members. Reliable transportation. Willingness to travel frequently. Willingness to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment. Willingness to relocate post-graduation.

Preferred

Previous internship experience. Previous leadership experience. Pay, Benefits & Career Growth

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• Exposure to career opportunities in scrap metal recycling after graduation.
• Nucor supports teammates with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, 401(k) and Roth accounts, profit sharing, pay-for-performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock program, scholarships, and more.

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