Loader Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs; Windsor; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading, a business of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, is seeking a Loader Operator at Windsor, ON to manage yard activities and coordinate loading/unloading with mobile equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accurate records, and efficient site operations.

Responsibilities include sorting metals, identifying scrap, directing trailers, performing equipment inspections, and assisting mechanics. Flexibility for outdoor work and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED or 1+ years equipment operator experience.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Must lift up to 50lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety standards and use of PPE.
• Load and unload materials from storage and production areas using mobile equipment or by hand.
• Sort recycled materials and metals to separate high-grade metals.
• Identify scrap and determine material grade and any undesirable elements.
• Position trailers and containers, and empty gaylord boxes as required.
• Perform cleaning duties and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 1+ years equipment operator experience

Job description

Location: Windsor, ON

Ferrous Processing and Trading, a business of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, has an immediate opportunity for a Loader Operator at the Windsor, ON operation. The Loader Operator is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of employees and administering policies and procedures that will contribute to the site’s operations running efficiently.

Summary of 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.
• 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.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Assist mechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
• Perform other general laborer tasks as required.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.45/hour

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Cleveland-Cliffs”), is an equal opportunity employer and complies with its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or other protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation. Cleveland-Cliffs requires all prospective employees to undergo a pre-employment background check.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or other needs based on protected human rights grounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-[phone].