Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs, is seeking an Equipment Operator for one of its Detroit, MI locations. FPT is a premier processor, buyer, seller, and recycler of scrap metals of all kinds and a key supplier to the North American metals industry. The Equipment Operator will be responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment, including front-end loaders. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and iron ore pellet producer in North America, vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. The company is built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, operating responsibly and committed to a sustainable future with initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions. Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers employees to achieve their highest potential, offering a challenging and rewarding environment with competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma/GED or may consider 1+ years of equipment operator experience.
Ability to work independently
Must be able 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 endure physical and outdoor work on a daily basis.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Work cooperatively with other employees and the public
Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and changes in weather.
Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the site.
Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using mobile equipment or by hand.
Sort a variety of recycled materials and metals to separate out high-grade metals and removes any non-conforming metals.
Operate & maintain heavy equipment including but not limited to front end loaders, manlift, yard vehicle, car crusher, shear, and or yard switch tractor.
Operate & maintain baler and remove finished bales from the baler, weigh and properly place them in finished goods inventory.
Operate & maintain mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, saw zall, and wire snips.
Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
Responsible for positioning trailers and containers around the yard and emptying gaylord boxes as required.
Responsible for switching rail cars, locomotive operation.
Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles as required.
Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping
Assists mechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment
Interacts with customers or drivers to direct or assist them
Performs other general laborer tasks as required
Performs daily inspections of equipment