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 team member 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.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
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 Quality Samples Technician is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and distributing high-quality product samples for prospective and existing customers. This role ensures all samples meet company quality standards, are accurately inventoried, properly packaged, and shipped in a timely manner. The Quality Samples Technician also supports plant safety, quality, and environmental initiatives through participation in audits and continuous improvement efforts.
Sample Preparation and Quality
Cut insulated panels to required sample dimensions using appropriate equipment and procedures.
Prepare joint samples and long panel samples for customer requests and marketing purposes.
Ensure all samples are in pristine condition prior to shipment by:
Filing steel edges to remove burrs and sharp surfaces.
Cleaning and repairing foam edges as needed.
Sanding, filling, and repairing imperfections in foam.
Touching up paint blemishes to maintain a professional appearance.
Inspect finished samples to verify they meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
Inventory Management
Maintain an organized inventory of sample panels, joints, and related materials.
Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate quantities of samples are available to support customer requests.
Conduct routine inventory counts and reconciliation.
Communicate available sample inventory to the Corporate Samples Department on a regular basis to support website updates and inventory visibility.
Shipping and Distribution
Process sample requests received through email and other communication channels.
Review request details to ensure samples are sent to the correct recipient and location.
Pull and prepare requested samples for shipment.
Create and print shipping labels and associated documentation.
Package samples securely to prevent damage during transportation.
Coordinate with the Shipping Department to ensure timely delivery of customer samples.
Maintain records of sample shipments and requests as required.
Safety, Quality, and Environmental Support
Participate in Safety, Quality, and Environmental (SQE/EQS) floor walk audits.
Support compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
Identify and report potential safety hazards, quality concerns, or process improvement opportunities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to read and interpret shipping information, work instructions, and email requests.
Basic computer skills, including email and printing shipping documents.
Ability to prioritize multiple requests and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Detailed Selection Criteria:
Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information frequently and c
Nucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Shelbyville, Indiana
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lead Generationunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
Printingunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Software Testingunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Website Managementunmatched
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