Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Hibbing Management; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is seeking an Equipment Operator for our Canton, OH location to responsibly process scrap metals using various heavy equipment. You will load, unload, sort, weigh, and inventory finished materials, while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced yard environment.

Responsibilities include operating loaders, forklifts, balers, crushers, and rail yard vehicles, inspecting equipment, and assisting with yard logistics.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma/GED or 1+ year equipment operator experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must 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 lift up to 50 lbs.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment through PPE compliance, hazard prevention, and housekeeping.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials using mobile equipment and manual labor as needed.
• Sort, inspect, and identify scrap materials, ensuring proper grading and removal of non-conforming items.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including loaders, forklifts, skid steers, balers, crushers, and rail/yard vehicles.
• Process, weigh, and store finished materials and bales in designated inventory locations.
• Perform equipment inspections, assist with maintenance activities, and support overall plant operations.
• Manage yard logistics, including trailer/container placement, railcar switching, and fluid removal from incoming materials.
• Assist customers and drivers while supporting general labor and operational needs across the facility.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading & writing

Basic math

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Front-end Loader

Forklift

Skid Steer

Balers

Crushers

Rail yard vehicles

Job description

Location: Canton, OH

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 Canton, OH locations . The Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including front end loaders.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment through PPE compliance, hazard prevention, and housekeeping.


• Load, unload, move, and stage materials using mobile equipment and manual labor as needed.


• Sort, inspect, and identify scrap materials, ensuring proper grading and removal of non-conforming items.


• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including loaders, forklifts, skid steers, balers, crushers, and rail/yard vehicles.


• Process, weigh, and store finished materials and bales in designated inventory locations.


• Perform equipment inspections, assist with maintenance activities, and support overall plant operations.


• Manage yard logistics, including trailer/container placement, railcar switching, and fluid removal from incoming materials.


• Assist customers and drivers while supporting general labor and operational needs across the facility.

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

Pay range for this position is $20.50 - $29.50

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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.