Equipment Operator - Light

About the Company

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, offering 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.

About the Role

Operates material handler (grapple/magnet), front end loader, skid steer, or forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulic powered bucket or forks to lift and transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas.
• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
• Responsible for customer and employee safety in and around work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years’ experience working Heavy Equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to comfortably wear a respirator.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Benefits

A career with Sims provides 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.

Company Values

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