Laborer

Purpose of the Role

Assist in the daily operations of the yard, including sorting, processing, and handling various types of scrap metal. This role requires attention to safety, and the ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments.

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform & maintain general housekeeping.
• Load and unload materials manually or with the use of a forklift
• Sort and separate metals (e.g., ferrous vs. non-ferrous) according to type and grade
• Absorb and prepare scrap materials for shipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work site
• Follow proper safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Forklift certified
• Must be able to comfortably wear all Personal Protective Equipment. (I.e. Uniforms, Safety glasses, Steel Toed Shoes, Hard hat, etc.)
• Previous experience in a recycling, scrap, or industrial environment preferred
• Able to lift 40 lbs. and perform physical labor in outdoor or industrial conditions
• Basic knowledge of metal types (training provided if necessary)

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures

Benefits

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.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Company Information

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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.