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General Laborer

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

Location: Detroit, MI

Koil is a Detroit-based steel service center that processes and distributes various flat rolled metal products. Koil is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer on Day Shift at our operation in Detroit. The General Laborer is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate uncoiler and recoiler controls and arms and other slitter related equipment.

  • Assist operator on operation of slitter and packaging equipment.

  • Properly tag customer size on cuts and package according to written and verbal instruction.

  • Follow all safety procedures while operating and assisting on equipment. i.e. coil cart, banding tools, overhead cranes, forklifts.

  • Assist where needed when slitter is not running.

  • Maintain proper housekeeping in work area.

  • Must follow all safety protocols.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or GED required.

  • Must have strong mechanical ability and aptitude with some relevant experience preferred.

  • Ability to operate basic hydraulic and electrical controls.

  • Must be able to perform basic math and understand decimal and fraction conversions.

  • Ability to understand and perform trained quality of material and work per specifications.

  • Ability to run an overhead crane or competence for training.

  • Ability to operate a forklift or competence for training.

  • Ability to understand how to run all banding equipment.

  • Ability to produce quality products within a reasonable time frame.

  • Ability to understand work order instructions and perform work required.

  • Able to be standing for the entirety of work time.

  • Able to lift 50 pound continually throughout shift.

  • Able to work in hot/cold, dusty/dirty environments.

Koil 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.

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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