Heavy Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs•Detroit, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator at a Detroit, Michigan location. The role processes scrap metals using heavy and mobile equipment, including crawlers, and supports material sorting, loading, unloading, yard operations, equipment upkeep, and site cleanliness. Operators work with hand signals or radio commands and may interact with customers and drivers.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma/GED, or the employer may consider at least 1 year of heavy equipment operator experience.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Ability to work independently.
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 daily.
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 changing weather.
Pre-employment background check, physical examination, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

Follow safety standards, use required personal protective equipment, remove identified hazards, and maintain site cleanliness.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including wheeled and pedestal crawlers from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Sennebogen, and Liebherr.
Move equipment in response to hand signals or radio commands.
Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using equipment such as magnets and grapples.
Sort recycled materials and metals, separating high-grade metals and removing non-conforming metals.
Load balers and shredders using a grapple or magnet.
Operate and maintain mobile equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweepers, and water trucks.
Perform physical labor using tools such as standard hand tools, a torch, bander, Sawzall, and wire snips.
Conduct daily inspections of equipment as required.
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.
Clean plant equipment and perform general housekeeping.
Assist mechanics with equipment maintenance, including plant equipment.
Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
Perform other tasks and operate and maintain other equipment as required.