Metal Recycling General Laborer

Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling & Stamping; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Detroit, MI is hiring a General Laborer to process scrap metals with diverse tools and equipment. The role involves loading, sorting, and handling materials while maintaining safety and site cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have basic math reading/writing skills, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior experience with mobile equipment is preferred; training is provided. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and use of PPE; keep site clean and hazards removed.
• Load/unload materials from storage, docks, or vehicles with/without equipment.
• Sort recycled materials by grade and type; remove non-conforming metals.
• Operate and maintain mobile equipment (forklifts, skid steers, etc.).
• Use tools (torch, bander, chop saw, etc.) for processing tasks as needed.
• Identify scrap material and any undesirable elements; remove fluids when required.
• Assist mechanics with equipment maintenance and interact with customers or drivers.
• Perform other general labor tasks as required.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Forklifts

Skid steers

Streetsweeper

Water trucks

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Detroit, MI is hiring a General Laborer to process scrap metals with diverse tools and equipment. The role involves loading, sorting, and handling materials while maintaining safety and site cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have basic math reading/writing skills, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Prior experience with mobile equipment is preferred; training is provided. Equal opportunity employer.