General Laborer

AK Steel Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join their team in Detroit. In this role, you will be responsible for processing scrap metals and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Your tasks will include operating mobile equipment, sorting materials, and performing physical labor. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and education assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to contribute to a vital sector of the metals industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and maintain cleanliness of the site.
• Load and unload materials using mobile equipment or by hand.
• Sort recycled materials to separate high-grade metals.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Record Keeping

Physical Labor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Hand Tools

Chop Saw

Alligator Shear

Wire Snips

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 and has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer at the Detroit, MI location. The General Laborer is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment.

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 mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, chop saw, alligator shear, saw zall, and wire snips.
• Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
• Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• 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 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.