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Forklift Operator / Yard Hand

Date:  22 Jun 2026
Location: 

South Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  6655

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 looking for a hands-on Forklift Operator/Yard Hand to join our team at Bathurst, with genuine opportunity to gain additional tickets and upskill over time.

This is a day shift role with consistent hours and real variety in the work.

 

What you'll be doing

  • Operating the forklift
  • Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins and trailers
  • Sorting and grading ferrous and non-ferrous metal
  • Providing a high standard of service to customers in the yard
  • Helping keep the yard safe and running efficiently

 

What you'll need

  • A current forklift licence
  • A strong work ethic and reliable attendance
  • Ability to work independently and stay on task
  • A professional, customer-focused approach when dealing with people on-site
  • Willingness to learn and take on new tickets over time
  • Experience in scrap metal, recycling or a similar industry is a bonus but we'll provide training for the right person

 

What's in it for you

  • Consistent day shift with family-friendly hours and overtime available
  • On-the-job training, certified tickets, and genuine progression opportunities
  • 12 weeks company-paid parental leave (primary carer) / 6 weeks (non-primary carer)
  • Novated leasing options
  • BUPA health insurance discounts
  • EAP - confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

 

Interested?

Click 'Apply' and upload your resume. No lengthy cover letter required, just tell us a bit about your experience and we'll be in touch!

 

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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