Foreman

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.

2nd Shift Yard Foreman – Scrap Metal Facility

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on 2nd Shift Yard Foreman to oversee daily scrap-yard operations and help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a working leadership position that requires the Foreman to supervise employees while actively supporting yard activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate employees during the second shift.
• Assign daily work and monitor production throughout the shift.
• Enforce company safety policies and conduct shift safety meetings.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed, including excavators, material handlers, loaders, skid steers, and forklifts.
• Oversee scrap sorting, processing, loading, unloading, and material movement.
• Ensure equipment inspections are completed, and maintenance concerns are reported promptly.
• Train, coach, and direct employees.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and job performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate production results, equipment issues, and employee concerns to management.
• Assist with troubleshooting operational problems and minimizing downtime.
• Complete shift reports and other required documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, construction site, manufacturing plant, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of scrap-metal processing and material identification is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical work and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Commitment to workplace safety and following company procedures.

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.