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Plant Operator/Forklift Operator

Date:  4 Jun 2026
Location: 

Milperra, NSW, AU, 2214

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  6583

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.  

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

 

We're after a reliable Forklift Operator to join our crew in Milperra on a permanent afternoon shift. If you prefer later starts and want consistent hours with regular overtime available, this could be the one.

 

The Shift

Afternoons starting between 2pm-4pm, finishing 10pm-12am.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Operating a forklift and skid steer to load, move and stockpile material and manage bins around the plant
  • Running and monitoring granulation and fixed plant equipment
  • Keeping an eye on quality and making basic adjustments as needed
  • General cleaning, labouring and housekeeping
  • Following all safety, environmental and site procedures 

 

What You'll Need

  • Forklift licence (highly regarded - we can train the right person if you don't have it yet) 
  • Able to work independently and with the team
  • Good attendance and reliability - your crew counts on you showing up
  • Willing to learn and pick up new skills on the job

 

What's In It For You

  • Steady afternoon shifts with regular overtime available
  • Competitive pay under our Enterprise Agreement
  • On-the-job training and certified tickets with real pathways to progress
  • A safety-first site with a solid team around you
  • Company Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks primary carer, 6 weeks non-primary

 

Interested?

If you're a reliable machine operator and you want consistent work with a good team apply now!

 

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 Pillars 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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