Operations Trainee

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 Operations Manager, you will participate in the completion of a Cert III in Process Manufacturing while gaining on the job training and experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performance of the following production duties;
• Ferrous picking, oxy cutting, material sorting, yard sweeping.
• Follow workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Grading and sorting materials.
• Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers.
• Safely perform other manual tasks in line with the company requirements.
• Providing operational support across a diverse range of roles as required

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• 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

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.