General Laborer

Cleveland-Cliffs
•Onsite

About The Position

Koil, a Detroit-based steel service center and wholly owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs, is hiring a General Laborer for its Detroit operation. The role processes scrap metals using various tools and equipment and supports slitting and packaging operations on the day shift. The laborer follows safety procedures, maintains housekeeping in the work area, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires standing throughout the work period, repeatedly lifting 50 pounds, and working in hot or cold, dusty or dirty environments. Koil offers competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and other benefits. Reasonable accommodations are available during the employment process. Cleveland-Cliffs is an equal opportunity employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and conducts pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Strong mechanical ability and aptitude.
  • Ability to operate basic hydraulic and electrical controls.
  • Ability to perform basic math and understand decimal and fraction conversions.
  • Ability to understand and perform trained quality checks on material and work according to specifications.
  • Ability to operate an overhead crane or demonstrate competence to be trained.
  • Ability to operate a forklift or demonstrate competence to be trained.
  • Ability to understand how to operate all banding equipment.
  • Ability to produce quality products within a reasonable time frame.
  • Ability to understand work order instructions and perform the required work.
  • Ability to stand for the entirety of the work time.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds continually throughout the shift.
  • Ability to work in hot or cold, dusty or dirty environments.

Nice To Haves

  • Some relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate uncoiler and recoiler controls and arms, as well as other slitter-related equipment.
  • Assist the operator with slitter and packaging equipment.
  • Tag customer sizes on cuts and package products according to written and verbal instructions.
  • Follow safety procedures while operating or assisting with equipment, including coil carts, banding tools, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
  • Assist where needed when the slitter is not running.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in the work area.
  • Follow all safety protocols.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Education assistance
  • Paid time off
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