Solutions Process Operator

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.

Purpose of Role:

The Solutions Process Operator is responsible for ensuring the optimal extraction of precious metals from certain non-liquid and liquid raw materials. 

Principle Accountabilities:

• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability policies, procedures, and initiatives, including SimsMMway Program, to ensure a safe work environment. 

• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives. 

• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and team environment. 

• As instructed and confirmed by validated paperwork, plate-out all evaporated solutions using cathode procedures. 

• Transfer spent solutions to evaporators. 

• Monitor chemical inventory levels and communicate need for re-supply. 

• Periodically evaluate spill-control apparatus and report potential problems. 

• Sort, package, and stage material as directed by Lead or Supervisor. 

• Determine need for additional sorting and/or equipment modifications to ensure efficient sampling. 

• Regularly inspect equipment for defects and perform routine maintenance as required; refer more substantial maintenance needs to Lead or Supervisor.  

• Provide guidance and assistance to others as appropriate to improve quality and workmanship; assist Lead or Supervisor in providing on-the-job training. 

• Report accidents or incidents immediately to a Lead or Supervisor and complete required forms; report issues that will affect production to Lead or Supervisor.  

• Work diligently and efficiently to provide cost-competitive service to customers. 

• Seek continuous process improvement and learning opportunities in collaboration with Lead or Supervisor. 

• Properly use applicable tracking systems to track material; complete all required records and reports. 

• Clean equipment as required; maintain a neat and orderly work area. 

• May be required to assist with monthly inventory.  

• May be required to operate two machines simultaneously. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Other: 

• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies, procedures, and initiatives. 

• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork. 

• Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements. 

• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to job. 

• Support training and performance management initiatives

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Relevant high school qualifications or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 1 year of experience in warehouse environment  

• 2 years of experience in heavy industrial environment, preferred 

• Some experience with basic machine maintenance processes, preferred 

• 2 years of experience in the plating field, preferred 

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions  

• Organizational skills and attention to detail   

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team  

• Ability to drive a forklift and/or pallet jack  

• Ability to work with industrial-size power and hand tools  

• Basic arithmetic 

• Experience working with chemicals/plating, preferred 

• Some understanding of chemistry or chemical reactions, preferred 

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment with regular exposure to noise, dust, heat (sometimes intense), fumes, and burning/smoking materials 

• Regular exposure to chemicals and solutions that may cause skin or eye irritation  

• Regularly required to lift, push, pull, and/or stack materials up to 40 lbs.  

• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and standing  

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as half mask respirator, hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc., as required  

• Some use of office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers, etc.  

• Work schedule may be adjusted as business needs dictate  

• Must be able to take on new assignments as needed regardless of existing workload   

• Must be able to work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely manner   

Physical Demands - USA Specific 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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.