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Operations and Sales Rotating Internship (Summer 2027)

CompanyNucor
LocationOrlando
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will rotate through operations and sales functions to learn scrap metal recycling, including material processing, logistics, and customer relationship development. They will also support facility operations, conduct market research, and complete a summer-long business project for leadership.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1111
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nucor Rebar Fabrication is a leader in detailing, fabrication and installation of reinforcing steel; but that's not all we do. We can also assist with construction know-how. During the design phase of a project, we work with our customers to find cost effective alternatives. We can recommend changes that result in time or materials savings and lead to overall cost reduction.​ When you work with us, it's not just rebar you're getting, it's construction expertise accumulated over our many years of experience. We know our teammates are the reason we're able to offer exceptional customer service. We value providing our teammates access to compensation, benefits and time off to make their priorities a possibility. Join our team today!
About the Role

Job Details

Division: Nucor Corporation

Location: Orlando, Tampa, Miami

Other Available Locations: Florida

Compensation: $27.00/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.

 

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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.
  • Expect frequent travel.
  • Reliable transportation is requried due to travel expectations.
  • Interns will work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.

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.

 

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

Key Skills
Safety complianceMaterial identificationLogisticsSupply chain managementCustomer relationship managementMarket researchInventory managementQuality controlData analysisCommunicationTeamworkProblem solvingAdaptabilityOrganization
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsSalesEnvironmental & SustainabilityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionDisability Insurance401(k)Roth accountsProfit sharingPay-for-performance bonusesPaid parental leaveTuition reimbursementStock programScholarshipsRelocation assistance
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