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Operations and Sales Summer Internship Program

Nucor Corporation
Salt Lake City, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 13 Nov 2025
💰 $46,000/yr

About the role

Job Details

Division: Western Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

 

Need to Know:

Compensation: $23.00/hr + relocation assistance if applicable

  

 

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Summary:

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.

 

Our unique Rotating Operations and Sales Intern Program blends the Operations and Sales side of the scrap metal recycling business. The goal of the Internship Program is to thoroughly learn all facets of the scrap metal recycling industry from the ground up and join the team after graduation. This program will give you the full picture of what a career in scrap metal recycling could look like.

 

You will learn alongside operations teammates and leaders to master the fundamentals of scrap metal material identification, safety, daily operations, supply chain, logistics, and transportation. You will shadow commercial teammates and learn how we develop, grow, and maintain relationships with customers to create business opportunities. This program is very hands-on. You will participate and lead staff meetings, get involved with strategic planning, and work on a summer-long project with a final presentation.

Requirements, Expectations, and Skills:

  • Rising Junior or Senior working towards Bachelor’s degree
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Expect to travel frequently
  • Work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment
  • Be organized, adaptable, team oriented, and collaborative  
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Relocate post-graduation
  • Be able to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members

Preferences:

  • Previous internship experience
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Strong safety focus

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

 

 

 

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