Plant Operator — Metals Recycling & Forklift

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Wellbeing discounts

Novated leasing

Superannuation education

Job summary

Sims Limited in Adelaide is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team and help manage the yard, grade, sort, load trucks, and operate forklifts. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are processed safely and efficiently while providing outstanding customer service in a busy environment.

You will work with a team, using basic numeracy and computer skills, and follow all safety procedures. Prior recycling, warehousing or hands-on experience is valued; forklift licence is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and sort different materials.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Previous experience in recycling, warehousing, labouring, manufacturing, construction, customer service, or a similar hands-on environment.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Commitment to working safely and following procedures.
• Basic numeracy and computer skills. Reliability, initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Grading, sorting, and purchasing a range of scrap metals
• Loading and unloading trucks, skip bins, and trailers
• Assisting customers with enquiries and providing a positive service experience
• Operating forklifts and other site machinery and equipment
• Weighing, bagging, palletising, and preparing materials for transport and stocktake
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment
• Following workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
• Supporting the wider team to keep the site running smoothly

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer-focused

Reliability

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Sims Limited in Adelaide is seeking a Plant Operator to join our team and help manage the yard, grade, sort, load trucks, and operate forklifts. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are processed safely and efficiently while providing outstanding customer service in a busy environment.

You will work with a team, using basic numeracy and computer skills, and follow all safety procedures. Prior recycling, warehousing or hands-on experience is valued; forklift licence is highly regarded.