Metal Recycling Operator – Forklifts & Excavators

Sims Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime included

Career progression

Novated leasing

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking an experienced Operator to join the Milperra recycling operations team. You will operate forklifts and other mobile plant, assist in loading/unloading, and help sort and process recyclable materials at a busy site.

The role offers a permanent day shift (6:00am–2:00pm) with flexibility for varying finish times to meet operations. A supportive team environment and ongoing training support a long-term career in environmental resource recovery.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence and practical operating experience.
• Experience operating heavy mobile plant/equipment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers and skip bins.
• Sort, grade and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Assist with receival, processing and dispatch of recyclable materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Identify and report hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Support general yard operations and site activities as required.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to drivers, suppliers and customers.

Skills

Forklift license

Heavy equipment

Safety minded

Initiative

Team player

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking an experienced Operator to join the Milperra recycling operations team. You will operate forklifts and other mobile plant, assist in loading/unloading, and help sort and process recyclable materials at a busy site.

The role offers a permanent day shift (6:00am–2:00pm) with flexibility for varying finish times to meet operations. A supportive team environment and ongoing training support a long-term career in environmental resource recovery.