NF Inspection Specialist

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 programs 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 minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Job Summary
The brass sorting specialist apprentice will work/train with a brass sorting expert in a controlled atmosphere learning how to identify and sort all types of yellow and red brasses as well as high temperature nickel alloys.
 

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

•    Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to company's safety plan
•    Follow directions/training of the brass sorting expert
•    Track material in “batch” form to later be recorded in a time & weight analysis •    Communicate with commercial as to the outcome of the sort
•    Enter findings onto a pre-designed spreadsheet (Excel) to determine the value of the sort
•    Ability to operate a forklift to load and unload material onto shaker table or scale for weighing
•    Use a handheld analyzer to help determine the exact alloy of each metal
•    Learn the different types of alloys sorted and commit to memory and sight
•    Work in other areas of the facility as deemed necessary if sorting is complete

Job Qualifications

•    High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
•    Ability to stand at one station for periods of 2-4 hours
•    Ability to lift 40 lbs. •    Experience in a recycling facility preferred but not necessary
•    Computer knowledge (Excel) a plus
•    Forklift experience 
•    Keen attention to detail
•    Ability to work near others on a picking line

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization 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.