Hands-on Mobile Plant Operator – Recycling Yard

Sims Metal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Overtime salary

Certification opportunities

Parental leave

Bupa & EAP

Novated leasing

Superannuation sessions

Job summary

Sims Limited in Brisbane is seeking hands-on Operators for our Rocklea Recycling Yard to safely operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant, sort and move metals, and support loading, unloading and dispatch activities.

You will work as part of a high-performing team, maintain a clean, safe work environment, follow health, safety and environmental requirements and provide friendly service to customers and transport operators.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence with practical operating experience.
• Experience operating excavators or other heavy mobile plant.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated attitude.
• Good communication skills and customer-focused approach.
• Experience in recycling, scrap metal, waste or resource recovery industries is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts, excavators, and other mobile plant equipment safely and effectively.
• Loading and unloading trucks, trailers, and skip bins.
• Sorting, grading, and processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Receiving, processing, and dispatching recyclable materials.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Following all workplace health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Identifying hazards and contributing to a strong safety culture.
• Assisting with general yard duties and operational activities as required.
• Providing professional and friendly service to customers, suppliers, and transport operators.

Skills

Forklift operation

Excavator operation

Safety conscious

Team player

Job description

Sims Limited in Brisbane is seeking hands-on Operators for our Rocklea Recycling Yard to safely operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant, sort and move metals, and support loading, unloading and dispatch activities.

You will work as part of a high-performing team, maintain a clean, safe work environment, follow health, safety and environmental requirements and provide friendly service to customers and transport operators.