Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs; Strong (AR); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs, seeks an Equipment Operator in Detroit, MI. You will process scrap metals, operate loaders, balers, crushers and supporting equipment, and maintain safety and housekeeping on site.

Responsibilities include sorting materials, loading/unloading, and assisting with rail and yard operations, while identifying metals and ensuring accurate recordkeeping in a demanding industrial setting.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED and/or operator experience.
• Ability to perform basic math, read and write clearly.
• Safety-focused with PPE usage and site cleanliness.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Load and unload materials using mobile equipment or by hand.
• Sort recycled metals and remove non-conforming items.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (loaders, crushers, balers).
• Position trailers and switch rail cars as required.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and housekeeping.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct them.

Conocimientos

Read, write & basic math

Work independently

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Able to lift 50 lbs

Physically fit for outdoor work

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

1+ years equipment operator experience

Herramientas

Front end loader

Manlift

Yard vehicle

Car crusher

Shear

Baler

Forklift

Skid steer

Street sweeper

Water truck

Torch

Banding tool

Sawzall

Wire snips

Descripción del empleo

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

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.

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.