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Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade
paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Detroit
3400 E Lafayette St. (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2026

Location: Detroit, MI

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers,sellersand recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT isawholly-ownedbusiness ofCleveland-Cliffshas an immediate opportunity foran Operatorat one of our Detroit MIlocations.TheEquipmentOperatoris responsible forthe processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipmentincluding front end loaders.

Summary ofResponsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards asidentified, andmaintaincleanliness of the site.

  • Load and unload materials from storage,productionareas, 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 andremovesany non-conformingmetals.

  • Operate&maintainheavy equipment including but not limited to front end loaders, manlift, yard vehicle, car crusher, shear, and or yard switch tractor.

  • Operate&maintainbalerand remove finished bales from thebaler, weigh and properly place them in finished goods inventory.

  • Operate&maintainmobileequipment 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.

  • Identifyscrapincluding the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.

  • Responsible for positioning trailers and containers around the yard and emptying gaylord boxes asrequired.

  • Responsible for switching railcars,locomotive operation.

  • Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles asrequired.

  • Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping

  • Assistsmechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment

  • Interacts with customers or drivers to direct orassistthem

  • Performs other general laborer tasks asrequired

  • Performs daily inspections of equipment

MinimumQualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High School Diploma/GEDor may consider1+ yearsof equipmentoperatorexperience.

  • Ability to work independently

  • Mustbe able to read, write, and perform basic math.

  • Good communicationand interpersonal skills

  • Ability tomaintainaccuraterecords

  • Ability tofollow oral and written communication

  • Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects

  • Ability to endure physical and outdoor workon a daily basis.

  • Ability toliftupto 50lbs.

  • Workcooperatively with other employees and the public

  • Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extremeclimateand changes in weather.

  • Pre-Employmentbackground, physical,and hair drug screenrequired

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steelcompanyand 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 top pay with variable compensationopportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off,and more!

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.

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