Operator 3 _ Non Ferrous

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

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Operator 3 _ Non Ferrous

Date: 26 Oct 2026

Location: Rocklea, QLD, AU, 4106

Company: simsmetalm

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity anddecarbonisationby supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range ofprogrammesthat support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, weoperateover 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly tradedorganisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Operator

Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of our recycling yard. You'll operate a range of mobile plant and equipment, including excavators, forklifts, to sort, grade and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

This is a hands-on, physically active role where you'll also support general yard operations, assist with loading and unloading materials, maintain housekeeping standards, and contribute to the smooth running of the site. Working as part of a committed team, you'll help ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational, environmental and quality standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.
• Providing outstanding customer service to drivers, customers

What you’ll bring:

• A valid forklift licence
• Proven experience operating mobile plant and equipment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to mentor and train colleagues.
• Relevant licences, tickets, and certifications applicable to the role.

Why work for us:

• Join an environmentally conscious organisation
• A competitive salary with overtime
• Opportunity to gain further certification and career progression
• Company Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing support: BUPA discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing options providing convenience and savings
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation 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.

At sims together we are a diverse group ofemployees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.