Equipment Operator

About the role

Location: Detroit, MI. Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is a premier processor, buyer, seller and recycler of scrap metals and a key supplier to the metals industry in North America. As a wholly‑owned business of Cleveland‑Cliffs, FPT has an immediate opening for an Equipment Operator at its Detroit facility.

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 remove any non‑conforming metals.
• Operate & maintain heavy equipment including but not limited to front end loaders, manlift, yard vehicle, car crusher, shear, and/or yard switch tractor.
• Operate & maintain baler and remove finished bales from the baler, weigh and properly place them in finished goods inventory.
• Operate & maintain mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, sawzall, and wire snips.
• Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
• Position trailers and containers around the yard and empty gaylord boxes as required.
• Switch rail cars and operate locomotives.
• 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.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
• Perform other general laborer tasks as required.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED or may consider 1+ years of equipment operator experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• 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 endure physical and outdoor work on a daily basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Ability 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.

Benefits

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.