Who we are?
Ferrous Processing and Trading Company, a premier processor, seller and recycler of scrap metal of all kinds. From massive auto shredding operations and specialty steel making and foundry products to nonferrous metals and industrial scrap management. We are supported by the unique skills and experience of our management, commercial and operations team. We have built our reputation on the core values of integrity, responsiveness, expertise and creativity in scrap metal recycling.
FPT Cleveland has an opening for a Switcher at its location in Cleveland, OH.
Position Overview:
The Switcher will switch railroad cars between multiple tracks and communicate by two-way radio to locomotive engineers.
Typical Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Ensure that railcars are clean of debris inside and loaded properly.
• Inspect railroad tracks for damage and/or defects.
• Ensure that railroad tracks are clean of debris and weather-related obstructions.
• Throw railroad track switches for staging or railcars.
• Prepare proper paperwork for shipments.
• Inspect railcars for defective parts such as couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes and notify the supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
Minimum Qualifications include:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Good computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must possess superior interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must have good math skills.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background, physical and substance screening process.
Benefit Highlights:
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits including low-cost medical coverage, dental, vision, 401k plan with matching contributions, paid time off and more.
Ferrous Processing and Trading is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a safe and drugfree workplace for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, ancestry, mental or physical disability, gender identity/expression, military status, marital status, pregnancy or breastfeeding condition, height, weight or genetics or any other categories protected by applicable law.
