Technician I

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. 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.

Purpose of Role 

With guidance from the area Assistant Supervisor or Lead Associate as applicable, the Technician I is responsible for check-in and sorting of reuse units

Principal Accountabilities

• Support and comply with all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives, including SimsMMway Program, to ensure a safe work environment.  This may include conducting Safety Conversations and submitting HazReps.
• Report any accidents, incidents, safety issues, errors, or other problems immediately to appropriate management personnel.
• Support positive employee relations and team environment.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Test functionality of potential reuse equipment, including memory, HDDs, SSDs, processors, PCs, LCDs, servers, printers, laptops, and other electronic devices; maintain necessary documentation.
• Wipe HDDs and SSDs and verify data removal. 
• Maintain testing stations, including organization and equipment connectivity.  
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) checks as required.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and cost-control initiatives, including participation in Huddle Board meetings.
• Participate in relevant training as required.
• Where applicable, operate mobile plant equipment and train as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Relationships

• Internal – IT Department, Operations management, Client Operations
• External – Vendors

Experience/Qualificiation Required

• 1 year of relevant experience in a similar occupation or industry
• High school qualifications or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals at multiple levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment with potential exposure to dust, extreme temperatures, humidity, and high noise level
• Typical use of office equipment including computers, telephones, copiers, etc.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, fitted dust mask, etc., as required
• Work schedule may be adjusted as business needs dictate
• Must be able to take on new assignments as needed regardless of existing workload
• Must be able to work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely manner

Physical Demands - USA Specific

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

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.