Senior Equipment Operator

  • AK Steel
  • Canton, Ohio
  • Full Time

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North Americas premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for an Equipment Operator at the Canton, Ohio location . The Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including front end loaders .

Summary of 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 removes 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 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, saw zall , and wire snips.

  • Identify scrap including 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 as required .

  • 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 including plant equipment.

  • Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.

  • Perform other general laborer tasks as required.

  • Perform daily inspections of equipment.

Minimum Qu alifications :

  • M ust be at least 18 years of age.

  • High School Diploma/GED or may consider 1 + years of equipment operator e xperience.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to maintain accurate records.

  • Ability to follow oral and written communication.

  • A bility to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.

  • Ability to endure physical and outdoor work on a daily basis .

  • Ability to lift u p to 50lbs.

  • Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.

  • Must be able 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.

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and 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 compensation opportunities , health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance , paid time off , and more.

Job ID: 478274422
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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