Equipment Operator

Location Canton MSFerrous Processing and Trading FPT is one of North Americas premier processors buyerssellersand recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT isawholly-ownedbusiness ofCleveland-Cliffs andhas an immediate opportunity foran Operatorat our Canton MSlocation.TheEquipmentOperatoris responsible forthe processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipmentincluding front end loaders.Summary ofResponsibilitiesEnsure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment PPE remove hazards asidentified andmaintaincleanliness of the site.Load and unload materials from storageproductionareas docks delivery vehiclesstaging areasor 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 andor 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 railcarslocomotive operation.Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles asrequired.Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.Assistmechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment.Interact with customers or drivers to direct orassistthem.Perform other general laborer tasks asrequired.Perform daily inspections of equipment.MinimumQualificationsMust be at least 18 years of age.High School DiplomaGEDor 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 physicaland 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 competitive pay with variable compensationopportunities health insurance retirement plan educationassistance paid time offand 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 to careersclevelandcliffs.com or call 1312 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 - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.