Safety Trainee

Description

• Conduct contractor safety orientations for new contractors and sub‑contractors
• Assist in developing facility‑specific procedures (JHAs, hazard assessments, LOTO)
• Audit onsite contractors for safety and health compliance and follow up on deficiencies
• Inform Safety Engineers of safety items arising during construction
• Promote near‑miss and incident reporting among contractors and ensure corrective actions
• Work with plant core teams to investigate accidents and incidents
• Prepare and present monthly/annual training and safety meeting topics
• Develop, revise, and implement site‑specific safety policies and safe work procedures
• Perform air sampling and noise level testing as needed
• Attend site meetings when a Safety Engineer cannot attend
• Enforce safety rules and foster positive employee safety attitudes
• Ensure proper documentation and record‑keeping on site
• Recommend company safety policy changes to corporate staff
• Serve as first contact for OSHA or other safety regulators

Requirements

• Travel frequently throughout the region and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication with all personnel and regulators
• Internship or experience in a construction safety environment
• Ability to organize daily tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general computer use for spreadsheets and documents
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred)

Benefits

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC, a division of Nucor, is located in Tampa, Florida. Joining Nucor offers the chance to work for North America’s largest steel and steel‑products manufacturer, renowned for innovative sustainability practices and extensive recycling operations. The company promotes a vibrant culture built on personal connections, teamwork, and the freedom to innovate, where safety, efficiency, and meaningful relationships define each workday.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k) and Roth options, profit sharing, performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a stock purchase program, scholarships, and many other perks. Additional advantages such as paid weekly wages, paid training, company‑provided uniforms and PPE, generous vacation and holiday policies, and low‑cost health plans further reinforce Nucor’s dedication to teammate well‑being.

Nucor maintains a drug‑free workplace; all new hires must pass a urine and hair‑follicle screening. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Paid weekly with bonus and profit sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid training and company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid holidays – 10 per year plus 1 personal day
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement – $5,250 per year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship program – $4,000 per year for each child of a teammate
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10% of purchase

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance