Equipment Operator

Ferrous Processing and Trading Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading Company is seeking an Equipment Operator for our Detroit, MI location. The role involves processing scrap metals using heavy equipment, sorting materials, and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or GED (or 1+ year operator experience), strong reading/writing and math basics, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED or 1+ year equipment operator experience.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, and vehicles.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (front end loaders, baler, yard vehicles).
• Sort metals, identify grades, and remove non-conforming materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic housekeeping.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Front end loader

Safety compliance

Reading/writing basic math

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Manlift

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Operator at one of our Detroit MI locations . The Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including front end loaders.

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.
• 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.

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.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is 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.

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.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.