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Granulator Operator

Date:  20 May 2025
Location: 

Kwinana, WA, AU, 6167

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  5478

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 Granulator Team Leader, you will be responsible for the safe operation of our granulator plant. This is a diverse and rewarding role for someone who takes pride in above the line thinking — owning their responsibilities, stepping up, and working safely with purpose.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Operating forklifts, excavators & other machinery (as required)
  • Container loading for transport and export
  • General yard duties and housekeeping
  • Grading and sorting materials
  • Routine inspections and repairs
  • General and preventative maintenance
  • Demonstrating personal responsibility for and commitment to OH&S policies and procedures

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

  • Forklift (LF) license
  • Excavator ticket (highly desired)
  • Granulator Plant experience (highly desired)
  • Ability to work independently
  • A can-do attitude, you will be open to undertaking training in order to diversify your skills
  • Excellent attendance, reliability and attention to detail
  • A strong work ethic and a safety-first approach
  • Someone who leads with accountability and initiative
  • Flexibility to jump into a range of tasks each day
  • Experience in a metal recycling or heavy industrial environment (preferred)

In return, we offer:

  • Consistent day shift with family friendly hours
  • Competitive rates in line with our Enterprise Agreement
  • On the job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression

Interested?

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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.

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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.

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