Careers
Build a career, not just a job.
At FPT, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. Our people are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to helping them grow, thrive and lead.
Whether you’re starting on the ground floor or moving into leadership, we invest in your development through hands-on training, mentorship, and internal growth to gain experience and expertise across every facet of our business, including operations, logistics and commercial leadership. At FPT, you can gain a full-picture view of the business to help you build a future in one of the most essential industries powering America’s economy.
Opportunity Awaits
Why work for FPT?
Career Growth & Development
From entry-level to leadership roles, we provide structured training programs, mentorship, and internal growth rooted in a century of shared generational knowledge to help our employees excel.
Industry-Leading Training
Gain hands-on experience in commercial, transportation, operations and commodities to learn how the different areas of the business work together and become a well-rounded professional at FPT.
Low Attrition, High Retention
Our employees stay, grow and become part of something bigger. Our workplace culture is fueled by a passion and sense of pride for the industry and fosters long-term success and stability.
Competitive Benefits & Culture
Comprehensive benefits, career mobility and a strong, people-centric culture make FPT a top employer in the industry.
Our Legacy
Over a Century of Progress
When you join FPT, you become part of a company that doesn’t just adapt to change—it defines it, shaped by a century of progress and poised for continued growth.
Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) is built on more than a century of innovation, resilience, and leadership in the metal recycling industry. Its roots trace back to 1904, with the founding of Zalev Brothers in Sarnia, Ontario—a modest operation focused on recycling rags, paper, and metals. Over the decades, the company transformed into Canada’s largest integrated scrap processing operation, pioneering industry milestones like the first powered guillotine shear in 1933 and early briquetting technology in the 1960s. In 1986, FPT advanced its reputation for innovation by installing the world’s first Super Heavy Duty Shredder, improving both product quality and scrap sourcing. A year later, Zalev Brothers became the first Canadian company to receive Ford’s prestigious Q-1 Award for full-service scrap supply. The 1998 acquisition of Zalev Brothers and SLC Recycling Industries solidified FPT’s position as the leading recycler of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in Michigan and southwestern Ontario. Today, FPT’s long-standing legacy not only reflects its deep industry expertise but also creates a unique opportunity for those seeking meaningful, future-focused work.