Forklift Driver

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 programs 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 minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Job Requirements

Forklift Driver Forklift Operator requirements:

•2+ years experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing environment a must, also be proficient in operating forklifts and must be able to pass forklift test

•proficiency reading, writing and speaking English clearly required

•ability to handle heavy lifting (50 lbs)

•Forklift Certification a plus

•flexibility to work overtime

•stable work history

Will be responsible for a variety of duties such as moving scrap metal from one location to another

Must be able to multi-task and also work off forklift if necessary.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Develop familiarity with and ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment & Community (SHEC) company policies and procedures as they pertain to facility operations and equipment usage and operation.

• Dependable, self-starting, motivated, team-oriented individuals with a steady work history and some industrial experience.

• High school diploma or GED a plus.

• Must speak and understand English; Spanish speaking a plus.

• Proven ability to drive forklifts.

• Perform special projects upon request.

Job Description:   PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be willing to work in all environmental conditions; work will continue through the winter and summer. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization 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.