Heavy Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs•Inkster, ND

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator at its Inkster, Michigan location. The role processes scrap metals using a variety of tools and equipment, including crawlers. The operator also maintains equipment and helps keep the site safe and clean while supporting yard and plant operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma/GED, or the employer may consider 1+ years 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 endure daily physical and outdoor work.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
Must be able to work in an environment routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate, and changes in weather.
Pre-employment background check, physical, 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, and containers using equipment such as magnets and grapples.
Sort recycled materials and metals, separating high-grade metals and removing non-conforming metals.
Load the baler and shredder 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, saw zall, and wire snips.
Perform required daily equipment inspections.
Identify scrap by grade and material type and recognize undesirable elements in materials.
Position trailers and containers around the yard and empty gaylord boxes as needed.
Clean plant equipment and perform general housekeeping.
Assist mechanics with maintenance of equipment, including plant equipment.
Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
Perform other tasks and operate and maintain other equipment as required.