Scrap Metal Processing General Laborer

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), part of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., in Detroit, MI, is hiring a General Laborer to support scrap metal processing. You will load/unload materials, sort metals, and operate mobile equipment while following safety and housekeeping protocols.

You will interact with drivers and customers, perform general labor tasks, and assist with maintenance in a dusty, dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience with mobile equipment is preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a dusty, varied climate environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, or vehicles.
• Sort recycled metals to separate high-grade materials and remove non-conforming metals.
• Operate and maintain mobile equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, street sweeper, or water trucks.
• Perform tasks using tools (hand tools, torch, bander, chop saw, zall saw, wire snips) as needed.
• Assist mechanics with maintenance of plant equipment.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Mobile equipment experience

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT), part of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., in Detroit, MI, is hiring a General Laborer to support scrap metal processing. You will load/unload materials, sort metals, and operate mobile equipment while following safety and housekeeping protocols.

You will interact with drivers and customers, perform general labor tasks, and assist with maintenance in a dusty, dynamic plant environment.