Operations Management Internship (Summer 2027)

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 Operations Management Internship provides hands-on fast-paced experience in the scrap metal recycling business. The goal of the program is to learn key facets of the operation from the ground up and understand what a career in scrap metal recycling and operations leadership could look like after graduation.

Interns learn alongside operations teammates and leaders to build fundamental knowledge of material identification scrap processing daily facility operations supply chain transportation and logistics quality control inventory practices and equipment maintenance. The internship is designed to strengthen communication decision-making relationship-building adaptability and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Participate in daily safety meetings and learn and model Nucors Safety First culture including OSHA practices safety programs housekeeping and daily operational standards.
• Learn scrap metal identification buying and inspecting scrap processing quality control and inventory practices.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day operations transportation and logistics and maintenance of equipment.
• Support daily facility operations including material receiving and inbound and outbound coordination.
• Interact with teammates managers customers vendors/suppliers and other business partners to help resolve problems and support the steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to understand how work is planned and directed across the organization.
• Review operational data identify trends and recommend proactive improvements to safety productivity cost customer service or other business situations.
• Learn how operational decisions and actions help protect company assets and profitability.
• 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.
• Expect to travel as necessary between facilities.
• You will work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.
• Be willing to relocate post-graduation.

Required:

• Rising junior or senior working toward a bachelors degree preferably in Business Supply Chain Operations Management Construction Management Management Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
• Ability to creatively solve problems.

Preferred:

• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Safety mindset.
• Previous internship experience.
• Previous leadership experience.

- 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.

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