Heavy Equipment Operator

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 a Heavy Equipment Operator on Day Shift at the Smyrna , TN location . The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including crawlers .

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 heavy 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.