Afternoon Shift - Forklift & Recycling Operator

Sims Metal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Parental leave

Job summary

Sims Limited invites applications for an Operator at our Milperra recycling operation, a hands-on role with a permanent afternoon shift (3:00pm–11:00pm). You will operate mobile plant, load/unload vehicles, and help process recyclable metals in a safety-first environment.

Join a leading metal recycling business that values teamwork, flexibility, and ongoing training. This role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive, community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence with practical operating experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to support different operational areas.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Experience operating mobile plant is highly regarded.
• Exposure to metal recycling or metal grading is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trucks, skip bins, trailers, and customer vehicles.
• Operate a variety of mobile plant including forklifts, excavators, loaders, and material handlers.
• Sort, grade, and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet standards.
• Assist with receival, processing, storage, and dispatch of recyclable materials.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards for a safe work environment.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Support day-to-day yard operations and assist team members.
• Deliver excellent customer service to drivers, contractors, visitors, and customers on site.

Skills

Forklift licence

Mobile plant operation

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Job description

Sims Limited invites applications for an Operator at our Milperra recycling operation, a hands-on role with a permanent afternoon shift (3:00pm–11:00pm). You will operate mobile plant, load/unload vehicles, and help process recyclable metals in a safety-first environment.

Join a leading metal recycling business that values teamwork, flexibility, and ongoing training. This role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive, community-focused team.