General Hand-Kwinana

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

We are looking for a driven individual with strong time management skills to join our Kwinana team. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join an experienced and professional team.

This is a unique, ever-changing role that requires attention to detail, working for a global market leader within an established team, with opportunities to develop and grow both within the role and the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and upgrading material
• Monitor conveyor belt and equipment to ensure smooth flow and efficient processing
• Ensuring materials are properly separated and categorized for further processing.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area promotes safety and efficiency.
• Assisting in general yard duties as needed.
• Following OH&S policies and procedures to ensure workplace safety.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and meet quality standards

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Ability to work autonomously
• Enthusiasm and excellent work ethic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to be flexible with working hours
• An honest and reliable character, with a strong customer focus
• Safety focus in your work
• A positive attitude and a team player approach
• Knowledge of scrap metal would be an advantage, but not essential
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

In return, we offer:

• Competitive rates
• On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression
• Safety-focused work environment within a supportive team

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.