Equipment Operator

AK Steel Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scrap metal processing seeks an Equipment Operator for 1st Shift in Detroit, MI. The role involves operating heavy machinery, ensuring safety, and performing physical tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a focus on safety and teamwork within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Variable compensation opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and tools to process scrap metals.
• Adhere to safety standards and clean job site.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years of equipment operator experience

Tools

Front end loaders

Forklifts

Skid steers

Hand tools

Job description

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 Equipment Operator on 1st Shift at the Detroit, MI location. 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 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.
• 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

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, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.