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Do workers at Cleveland-Cliffs get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
94% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Cleveland-Cliffs pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Cleveland-Cliffs, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Cleveland-Cliffs affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Most people get paid time off work.
79% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 82% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Cleveland-Cliffs worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Cleveland-Cliffs workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
78% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Cleveland-Cliffs workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
77% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Cleveland-Cliffs managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Cleveland-Cliffs spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Cleveland-Cliffs good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Cleveland-Cliffs feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cleveland-Cliffs get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
68% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Some people feel stressed out here.
56% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Cleveland-Cliffs enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Cleveland-Cliffs recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Cleveland-Cliffs?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Cleveland-Cliffs’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Cleveland-Cliffs is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
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Heavy Equipment Operator

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Cleveland-Cliffs rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 116 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 41 rated mining

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI
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 a Heavy Equipment Operator on Day Shift at the Detroit, MI location. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment including crawlers.
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.
  • Operate & maintain heavy equipment including but not limited to wheeled crawler and pedestal crawlers from various manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Sennebogen and Liebherr.
  • Operate & maintain equipment movement in response to hand signals or radio commands.
  • Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using equipment including but not limited to a magnet and grapple.
  • Sort a variety of recycled materials and metals to separate out high-grade metals and removes any non-conforming metals.
  • Load baler and shredder using grapple or magnet.
  • Operate & maintain mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
  • Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, saw zall, and wire snips.
  • Perform daily inspections on all equipment as required.
  • Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
  • Responsible for positioning trailers and containers around the yard and emptying gaylord boxes as required.
  • Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
  • Assist mechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment.
  • Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
  • Perform other tasks and operates & maintains other equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma/GED or may consider 1+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • 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 endure physical and outdoor work on a daily basis.
  • 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

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, 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.

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