Nucor Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Nucor full-time

Pros – there is none the only way to move up is to kiss up because on matter how much you know you will not go any where if you dont kiss up with management.

Cons – bad management in both melt shop and rolling mill the only way you move up is to suck up to them

Advice to Senior Management – gm needs to get a gule and wake up and take a long hard look with management team

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Nucor full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Pay, and some very bright people to learn from and work with.

Cons – Ridiculous overtime requirements, poor management. This particular business unit of Nucor strayed very far from Ken Iversons' original philosophy. Gestapo supervision and management techniques. The place sickened me.

Advice to Senior Management – Start firing managers, and stop firing and demoting the good supervisors. The place has gone to hell in a hurry.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Nucor full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – pays well for most positions

Cons – Most managers and supervisors there in seattle hold old culture (good ol day mills) , not real Nucor culture that I've read or been talked about from other visiting Nucor EE's. A couple of managers there need to retire or be evaluated for a forced retirement. I had been employed with the company for almost 5 years. Within that time I had nothing but a clean track record and provided them with top notch work you'd expect from a high paying employer. I see a new wave of employees moving in that make me believe on day they'll be caught up with the rest of corporation, wich is a some what of a relieving perception I guess. I wish corporate would listen and react accordingly to there mandatory employee surveys we fill out annually, I personally believe it make a great difference within. They will pound safety in your head but at the same time throw you in situations that are highly hazardous to your health and well being just to turn there back and hope for the best. Ask anyone employed within the shipping department on how dangerous there scrap problem was and is. Thousands of tons of scrap intertwined with finished product and common walk ways ( not designated for this purpose ). It hasnt always been a problem, its just had managements blind eye turned from the issue because it became out of control within the last few years. The managers that hold true concern lie frustrated and concerned but than again are out numbered in Seattle. Its really sad to me cause I left a place I may have been able to stick around and help change things. Seattle has great potential and I see that. I met many great people I will always stay in contact with forever. The straw that broke the camels back for me was being denied a job within for purposes that were bias. Had nothing to do with my work ethic. I was the only person who submitted a bid on the job and my bid sheet went straight in the garbage with no consideration. Be careful when applying. Most people dont mind working around some of there fixable safety issues. The proof is in the pudding, I left a job that payed me 80k a year with no back up plan. Money became less important to me, I was loosing my mind seeing all of there neglect. Its a game of favorites within Seattles walls and not all favorites have pure intentions. If your in a position to relocate I highly recommend applying with Nucor, Just not Seattle.

my only major regret is leaving without trying to contribute to a more positive changes and to stand up for what is right. Then again I still have whats most important to me, a kind, loving, and understanding family whom stand up and support my decision.

Advice to Senior Management – Id highly advise corporate to hire qualified EE's from other mills to take over more rolls within Seattles team. We seemed to have brought in some special people whom do indeed hold true Nucor culture. We need real team leaders not problem dodgers, and paycheck chasers.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Nucor

Pros – stable company with no layoff policy, starting pay rate is very competitive for the area, very safety oriented work environment

Cons – unable to resolve problems efficiently, ever changing schedules, always required to go in early and stay late with little or no compensation

Advice to Senior Management – When changes are necessary to survive in a hostile economy, be clear about exactly who is making the changes, why the changes are necessary, who the changes will affect and exactly what the changes are.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Nucor

Pros – Great Pay.
Supportive of independent work and self-motivated individuals.
Allows for a great addition to your resume.

Cons – Inept management
Must sacrifice normal time off at a moments notice
Very Mediocre benefits.
You lose money when you take off time for vacation or for illness.

Advice to Senior Management – Reread Ken Iverson's books to relearn why his philosophies worked and should have never been changed.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Nucor

Pros – The 4 on and 4 off rotating 12 hour schedule gives a lot of time off when you are on it, they change your schedule quite frequently at the cold side. The pay is the motivating factor.

Cons – There is a huge buddy system here. A lot of Nucor employees that were denied promotions for several years (17+) at other plants have transferred to this new plant and have been promoted to supervisor due to lack of management choices. The heat and dust is a problem, employees just have to make due.

Advice to Senior Management – Communication with all employees, way too many secrets about schedules, business climate and just routine daily operations. Just because a person can play golf doesn't mean they are the best or earned the next promotion.

Current Employee – been working at Nucor full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Good Teamwork approach across the organisation
Don't dismiss workers in times of economic recession

Cons – Daylight workers are not treated on par with shift or production wrokers
Unfavorable events are downplayed in order to maintain safety appearance

Advice to Senior Management – Be honest!
Begin with yourselves first and deal with poor management performance

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Nucor full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Pay ,Profit Sharing, Dependent Tuition,

Cons – med insur. is per dependent (no cap) ,

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Nucor

Pros – Good compensation commensurate with qualifications, no lazy people, good work ethic of staff, good bonuses (for permanent employees).

Cons – You have to care more about the company than you do yourself and your family. else you get little recognition.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Nucor

Pros – Nucor is a great place when steel prices are high and production is good. To move up you have to work a lot of overtime, but the money is good. No union which is great.

Cons – Be careful. It can be dangerous.

Advice to Senior Management – Make sure your supervisors are not "yes" men and that they will stand up for their crews. You should offer some financial advice to your employees. I knew a supervisor who made six figures and lived paycheck to pay check. Very sad to see.