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General Hand/ Plant Operator

Date:  25 Mar 2026
Location: 

Wingfield, SA, AU, 5013

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  6357

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.

Our Wingfield yard is seeking a practical, hands-on yard hand / plant operator, to contribute to general yard activities, maintain smooth and safe daily operations, and assist customers with basic enquiries and service needs.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Load and unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers
  • Grade, sort, and manage metals to meet operational and quality standards
  • Maintain site compliance with environmental guidelines and OH&S policies
  • Deliver excellent service to internal and external customers
  • Operate plant equipment including material handlers, forklifts, loaders, and excavators (where licensed)

 

What we're looking for:

  • Experience operating forklift - Licence essential
  • Excavator, loader, skid steer, or other plant tickets - advantageous
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Hands-on approach and willingness to be flexible
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and excellent attendance
  • Positive, can-do attitude and openness to training to expand skills

 

What We Offer

  • Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
  • Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
  • Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
  • Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

 

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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