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Laborer

Date:  Oct 29, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60608

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  5401
Salary Range:  49771.00 - 64702.00 USD

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.

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.

Purpose of the Role:

Assist in the daily operations of the yard, including sorting, processing, and handling various types of scrap metal. This role requires attention to safety, and the ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments. 

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Perform & maintain general housekeeping.
  • Load and unload materials manually or with use of manual lifting equipment
  • Sort and separate metals (e.g., ferrous vs. non-ferrous) according to type and grade
  • Assist with preparing scrap materials for shipment
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work site
  • Follow proper safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Forklift certified
  • Must be able to comfortably wear all Personal Protective Equipment. (I.e. Uniforms, Safety glasses, Steel Toed Shoes, Hard hat, etc.)
  • Previous experience in a recycling, scrap, or industrial environment preferred
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. and perform physical labor in outdoor or industrial conditions
  • Basic knowledge of metal types (training provided if necessary)

Skills:

  •  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
  • Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

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.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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