Operator Afternoon Shift

Sims Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Health benefits (BUPA)

Novated leasing

Employee assistance program

Parental leave (company paid)

Job summary

Sims Limited is hiring for an Operator in Milperra, NSW. This permanent afternoon shift role involves operating mobile plant and forklifts, loading/unloading, sorting metals, and maintaining site safety and service quality.

Join a leading metal recycling company committed to safety and environmental responsibility, offering opportunities for training, overtime, and career progression in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence and practical operating experience.

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 operational and quality standards.
• Assist with the receival, processing, storage, and dispatch of recyclable materials.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Support day‑to‑day yard operations and assist team members across the site.
• Deliver excellent customer service to drivers, contractors, visitors, and customers on site.

Skills

Forklift handling

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Teamwork

Mobile plant experience

Metal recycling exposure

Tools

Forklift

Mobile plant equipment

Job description

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Operator Afternoon Shift

Location:

Milperra, NSW, AU, 2214

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

Looking for a hands‑on role where no two days are the same?

Join our Milperra recycling operation and play a vital role in keeping materials moving through one of Australia's leading metal recycling businesses. Working as part of a close‑knit team, you'll operate a range of mobile plant and equipment while contributing to a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

This is a permanent afternoon shift position, generally working from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, with flexibility required as finish times may vary to meet operational needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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 operational and quality standards.
• Assist with the receival, processing, storage, and dispatch of recyclable materials.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Support day‑to‑day yard operations and assist team members across the site.
• Deliver excellent customer service to drivers, contractors, visitors, and customers on site.

What you’ll bring:

• 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.
• Previous exposure to metal recycling or metal grading is advantageous but not essential.

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

Join our Milperra team and build a long‑term career in Australia's growing recycling industry.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.