General Laborer

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join their team in Smyrna. This role involves the processing of scrap metals, ensuring safety standards, and operating various mobile equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks in a dynamic environment. With a focus on teamwork and safety, this position offers a chance to contribute to an essential industry while enjoying a competitive compensation package that includes health insurance and retirement plans. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Variable Compensation Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform basic math.
• Experience with mobile equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and maintain cleanliness of the site.
• Operate mobile equipment and perform physical labor using tools.
• Sort and process scrap metals and assist in equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Record Keeping

Physical Labor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Chop Saw

Standard Hand Tools

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 Smyrna 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.