Non-Ferrous Yard Operator | Forklift & Excavator

Sims Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Parental leave

BUPA discounts

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sims Limited is hiring for an Operator role at our Rocklea site. You will operate a range of mobile plant and equipment, including excavators and forklifts, to sort and process metals while supporting yard operations and maintaining safety standards.

You will work in a hands-on environment, helping load/unload, assist with material movement, and uphold environmental and quality requirements as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating mobile plant and equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Operate plant and equipment, including forklifts, material handlers, loaders, and excavators.
• Grade, sort, and manage ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet operational and quality requirements.
• Assist with receiving, processing, and dispatching materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with general yard duties and other operational tasks as required.
• Provide outstanding customer service to drivers and customers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mobile plant operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Mentoring

Tools

Forklifts

Excavators

Loaders

Material handlers

Job description

Sims Limited is hiring for an Operator role at our Rocklea site. You will operate a range of mobile plant and equipment, including excavators and forklifts, to sort and process metals while supporting yard operations and maintaining safety standards.

You will work in a hands-on environment, helping load/unload, assist with material movement, and uphold environmental and quality requirements as part of a collaborative team.