Weighbridge/Cashier-Milperra

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

Are you looking for a career change? Look no further and join Australia’s leading metals recycling business!

A new opportunity has become available to join our team in Milperra on a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension to cover maternity leave. This customer-facing role will enable you to further develop invaluable skills in the day to day running of our operations with plenty of development opportunities. A competitive salary is on offer.  

You will be responsible for the operation of the weighbridge office. Liaising with customers, processing payments, answering calls & record keeping. Creating in-bound and out-bound transfers for intercompany transactions. 

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday to Friday 

Your responsibilities will include

• Timely and professional customer service
• Completion of payments in accordance with customer trading terms
• Accurate record-keeping in line with company requirements
• Maintaining an organised office, including organisation of files and records
• Providing administrative support to the Yard Manager
• Demonstrating a high focus on safety
• Processing of invoices & placing of orders 
• Handling incoming phone calls and enquiries 

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have

• Previous experience handling accounts and invoicing 
• Demonstrated Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel) & data entry
• Reliable and efficient team player 
• Good communication and customer-facing skills 
• Effective time-management skills

Desirable criteria

• EFT management experience 
• Transport scheduling exposure will be highly regarded
• Previous experience operating a weighbridge will be highly advantageous but is not essential
• Inventory and stock control experience will be highly regarded

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.