Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs•Detroit, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs, is hiring an Equipment Operator at a Detroit, Michigan location. The operator processes scrap metals using various tools and equipment, including front end loaders. The role includes operating and maintaining heavy and mobile equipment, handling and sorting recyclable materials, supporting yard and plant operations, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma/GED, or the employer may consider 1+ years of equipment operator experience.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to follow oral and written communication.
Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
Ability to perform physical work outdoors on a daily basis.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
Ability to work in an environment routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate, and changes in weather.
Successful completion of pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screening.

Responsibilities

Follow safety standards, use required personal protective equipment, remove identified hazards, and keep the site clean.
Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, and containers using mobile equipment or by hand.
Sort recycled materials and metals, separating high-grade metals and removing non-conforming metals.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including front end loaders, manlifts, yard vehicles, car crushers, shears, and/or yard switch tractors.
Operate and maintain balers; remove finished bales, weigh them, and place them appropriately in finished goods inventory.
Operate and maintain mobile equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweepers, and/or water trucks.
Perform physical labor using tools such as standard hand tools, torches, banders, sawzalls, and wire snips.
Identify scrap grade and material type, including undesirable elements within the material.
Position trailers and containers around the yard and empty gaylord boxes as required.
Switch rail cars and operate locomotives.
Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles as required.
Clean plant equipment and perform general housekeeping.
Assist mechanics with equipment and plant equipment maintenance.
Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
Perform other general labor tasks as required.
Perform daily equipment inspections.