Equipment Operator

Franklin, TN, United States • Posted June 14, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Franklin, TN
Posted: June 14, 2026
Category: other-general
Application Deadline: June 21, 2026

Role Description

Location: Smyrna, TN


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 and has an immediate opportunity for an Equipment Operator at our Middle Tennessee location. The Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including front end loaders.


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-c...

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