Trader Development Program
Division: The David J. Joseph Company
Available Locations: Ohio; Alabama; Illinois; Missouri; Nebraska; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Texas; Utah
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. We're also proud to share that Nucor has been named the #2 Best Company to Sell for Out of College for 2026 by the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA), a national organization dedicated to advancing excellence in sales education and early-career development. About DJJ: DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our Sales/Trader positions. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We're recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive. The Opportunity: As a Trader, you'll sit at the center of Nucor's raw material supply chain - buying scrap and alloys from suppliers worldwide, then brokering those raw materials to customers. You'll build a real book of business, trade commodities, and develop lasting supplier and customer relationships. After an 8-10 week paid training program, you'll be placed in one of our district offices and a brokerage based on our business needs and your strengths. You MUST be willing to relocate anywhere we do business post training - strictly based on business need, no preferences. (See states/locations above) This posting recruits across all four of DJJ's brokerages:
- Ferrous
- Nonferrous
- Ferroalloy
- Industrial Group
- Buy and sell ferrous, nonferrous metals and or ferroalloys to drive Nucor's raw material advantage (Depending on assigned brokerage)
- Prospect and develop new supplier and mill relationships
- Manage contracts, payment terms, and supply chain logistics with customers
- Collaborate daily with logistics teams, Nucor mill contacts, and open-market accounts
- Travel to supplier and customer sites (30-60% of time)
- Relocate to any district office at the close of training - and again as you advance
- Bachelor's degree in Business and or related field/discipline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 100% open to relocation - initially and as your career advances
- Ability to travel 30-60%
- Self-starter who thrives working both independently and on a team
- Prior sales, trading, or customer service experience
- Negotiation skills and commercial instincts
- Curiosity about financial and commodity markets
- Base salary of $77,000.00 + ROA bonus up to 33.9% of annual pay
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) / retirement savings
- Medical & dental coverage
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarship program
- Company cell phone
- Relocation assistance
- Unlimited growth potential within Nucor's global network
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