Operator 2-St Peters

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Alexandria Yard Manager, you will be responsible for the receipt, classification and storage of Non-Ferrous materials. Where required, you will utilise your forklift skills for the unloading & storage of materials.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm 

Saturday 7am to 1.30pm 

Your Responsibilities Will Include 

• Prompt and friendly customer service 
• Utilising a forklift where required to inspect, grade and move materials into storage
• Grading material in accordance with direction received from Yard Manager and/or Supervisor
• Assisting the Yard Manager with stock control records as required
• Demonstrating personal responsibility for and commitment to Safety in everything you do

To Be Successful in This Opportunity, You Will Have

• A proactive approach with excellent customer service ethic
• Good numeracy and mathematical skills
• Foundational computer knowledge with ability to complete basic data entry
• A current forklift license is essential

It Will Be Of Added Advantage If You Have

• Knowledge and understanding of scrap metal processing techniques and equipment will be highly advantageous!  

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.