Equipment Operator

  • AK Steel
  • Canton, Mississippi
  • 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 on Day Shift at the Canton, MS location . The Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment .

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

  • Operate & maintain equipment including but not limited to wheeled crawler and pedestal crawler s from various manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Sennebogen and Liebherr

  • Operate & maintain equipment movement in response to hand signals or radio commands

  • Load and unload materials from storage , production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using equipment including but not limited to a magnet and grapple

  • Sort a variety of recycled materials and metals to separate out high-grade metals and removes any non-conforming metals

  • Load baler and shredder using grapple or magnet

  • 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

  • Perform daily inspections on all equipment as required

  • 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

  • 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 tasks and operates & maintains other equipment as required

Minimum Qu alifications :

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • High School Diploma/GED or may consider 1+ years of heavy equipment operator experience

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

  • Ability to work independently

  • 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 , health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance , paid time off , and more.

Job ID: 486391119
Originally Posted on: 7/22/2025

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