Plant Operator: Scrap Metal & Logistics Pro

Sims Metal; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing support (BUPA)

Novated leasing options

Superannuation seminars

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a Plant Operator in Adelaide, Australia. You will be at the heart of operations, grading and sorting scrap metals, loading/unloading, and assisting customers while operating forklifts and site equipment.

You will help weigh and prepare materials for transport and stocktake, maintaining safety and a tidy work area. The role requires practical hands-on work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and customer service, with opportunities for training and career

Qualifications

• Experience in recycling, warehousing or related hands-on roles.
• Ability to load/unload, weigh and stock materials.
• Effective communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Grade, sort, and purchase a range of scrap metals.
• Load and unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers.
• Assist customers with enquiries and provide a positive service experience.
• Operate forklifts and other site machinery.
• Weigh, bag, palletise, and prepare materials for transport and stocktake.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow procedures.
• Support the wider team to keep the site running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team player

Numeracy

Computer skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Site machinery operation

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking a Plant Operator in Adelaide, Australia. You will be at the heart of operations, grading and sorting scrap metals, loading/unloading, and assisting customers while operating forklifts and site equipment.

You will help weigh and prepare materials for transport and stocktake, maintaining safety and a tidy work area. The role requires practical hands-on work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and customer service, with opportunities for training and career