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Scale Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade
Pontiac, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Location: Detroit, MI

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers,sellersand recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT isawholly-ownedbusiness ofCleveland-Cliffsand has an immediate opportunity for aScale Clerkat our Pontiac, MIlocation.The Scale Clerkis responsible forweighing all inbound and outbound vehicles, inspecting loose loads, directing them to proper unloading areas, andassistingin the details of purchases.

Summary ofResponsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards asidentified, andmaintaincleanliness of the site.
  • Accurately inspect all materials ensuring correct weights, materials description, and grade for all inbound and outbound loads.
  • Determinethe grade of the material, enter it into the inventory system, and direct to proper location.
  • Operate&maintainmobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers.
  • Provide day-to-daytrainingand guidance to develop our team to its fullest potential.
  • Answercustomer questions about materials,pricingand procedures.
  • Maintain records asrequired.
  • Research, compare, and evaluate local markets.
  • Manage, arrange, and schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers.
  • Assistwith processing as needed, periodicallyoperate& maintainequipment.
  • Maintain scale house and keep grounds organized.
  • Operate scalecomputer, applying correct material and inventory codes.
  • Prepare proper paperwork for shipments.
  • Communicate effectively with transportation, customers, management, and yard employees.
  • Interact with customers or drivers to direct orassistthem.
  • Ensurequality of inbound and outbound materials.

MinimumQualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GEDand must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Experience in scrapindustrypreferred.
  • Computer experiencewith Microsoft Officepreferred.
  • Good communicationand interpersonal skills.
  • Basic mathand data entry skills.
  • Ability toestablishpriorities and manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Ability tomaintainaccuraterecords.
  • Ability tofollow oral and written communication.
  • Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
  • 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, physical,and 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 includingcompetitivepay, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, 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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