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Nucor is North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, operating with a people-first culture. Our decentralized structure allows teammates closest to the work to lead, make decisions, and take ownership of their careers and results. We’ve built a performance-driven environment where effort matters and contributions are recognized. Teammates are encouraged to grow, move across roles and divisions, and share in the company’s success as it’s created. Long-term thinking, investment in our people, and a strong sense of belonging define how we work together. At our core, Nucor is a team focused on building lasting value for our teammates, our customers, and the communities we serve. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 11354

CEO: Leon Topalian

Joining NUCOR CORPORATION - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NUCOR CORPORATION is that the company was very prepared on their first day. NUCOR CORPORATION employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	100%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at NUCOR CORPORATION are rated an A+. At NUCOR CORPORATION most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 71% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at NUCOR CORPORATION.

Answer	Percent
Every week	40%
Once a month	28%
Once a quarter	17%
Once a year	10%
Never	5%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of employees at NUCOR CORPORATION said they negotiated their salaries. On average, NUCOR CORPORATION employees earn $136,729. NUCOR CORPORATION ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in Hickory, NC. Learn More about Salaries at NUCOR CORPORATION.

Average Salaries at NUCOR CORPORATION by Department

$151k*

Engineering

$184k*

Product

$124k*

Design

$133k*

Marketing

$129k*

Operations

$62k*

Admin

$158k*

Business Dev

$89k*

Finance

$235k*

Communications

$69k*

Customer Support

$126k*

$60k*

$157k*

Legal

$148k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined NUCOR CORPORATION, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At NUCOR CORPORATION the most common answer selected by employees is a 45 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at NUCOR CORPORATION, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	75%
Co-Workers	25%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	25%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	50%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	14%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

NUCOR CORPORATION ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in Hickory, NC. 90% of employees feel as though NUCOR CORPORATION is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 59% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at NUCOR CORPORATION.

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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