Mobile Equipment Operator

AK Steel Corporation; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator at the Toledo, OH HBI plant. This role operates multiple mobile equipment on a rotating shift, loading HBI product to rail and trucks and moving material around the remet bunker area, while keeping equipment clean and safe.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 2+ years of industrial equipment operation experience preferred. Safety, teamwork, and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of equipment operation experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• Skid steer/front end loader/forklift knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various mobile equipment (front end loaders, skid steer, forklifts, water truck, street sweeper).
• Load HBI product to rail and trucks; move material within the site.
• Perform routine inspections and safety checks; identify maintenance needs.
• Respond to upset conditions and take corrective action; communicate to control room and supervision.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Multitask under pressure

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical/vocational degree

Job description

Location: Toledo, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for Mobile Equipment Operator at our Toledo, OH HBI plant. The Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various mobile equipment across the site on a rotating shift.This role will load HBI product to rail and trucks as required and remove material from the remet bunker to various locations on site, utilizing front end loaders. The operator will also utilize and maintain the cleanliness of other site equipment such as the water truck, street sweeper, skid steer and like as directed. This role interacts with the control room, maintenance, engineering, and contractors related to the effective operations of the site.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety standards and maintain equipment and surrounding areas in good condition to sustain uninterrupted operation.
• Operate various pieces of mobile equipment including but not limited to - front end loaders, skid steer, forklifts, water truck, street sweeper.
• Conduct routine inspections including but not limited to cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks, to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Recognize upset conditions, and take the appropriate corrective action.
• Identify operating irregularities, troubleshoot, and correct equipment performance or sufficiently relay details to craft, control room, and supervisory personnel.
• Perform safe isolation of operating equipment from energy sources such that maintenance activities can take place.
• Assist Operators and Mechanical, Electrical maintenance personnel where required.
• Accurately follow procedures and provide timely feedback of conditions to supervisor.
• Inspect and fuel vehicle, monitor gauges and other indicators to ensure safe operation.
• Provide written and/or verbal turnover information to oncoming crew members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-year degree from an accredited vocational/technical school preferred.
• 2+ years related experience as an equipment operator in an industrial environment.
• Skid steer, front end loader, forklift operational knowledge preferred.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Positive, high energy, and self-motivated.
• Ability to multitask, perform under stressful conditions, and respond and adapt in changing conditions.
• Hearing, seeing (acuity, near, far, and depth), talking, sitting, standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs), climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, and wearing personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Routinely exposed to plant environment including noise, dust, dirt, and vibrations, extreme climate changes / changes in weather.
• Availability as needed to work on both a scheduled and call-out basis, and the ability to work at the assigned job site.
• Willing to work shift work and assist in other areas of department or site as needed.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company 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.