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General Labor

Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/23/2026
Location: Cleveland, OH

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s 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 has an immediate opportunity for a General Laborer at our Cleveland, OH location. The General Laborer 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.
  • 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 mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
  • Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, chop saw, alligator shear, saw zall, and wire snips.
  • Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
  • Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles as required.
  • Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping
  • Assists mechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment
  • Interacts with customers or drivers to direct or assist them
  • Performs other general laborer tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to follow oral and written communication.
  • Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
  • Ability to lift up 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

The pay ranges from $17-24/hour based on experience.

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 opportunity, 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 to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or 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.

Salary : $17 - $24

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