Recycling Centre Operator- Smithfield

Tomra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TOMRA is hiring for a Depot Operator at our Smithfield Depot. You will play a key role in day-to-day operations, customer engagement, and upholding the Return and Earn program at the depot.

Join a team focused on delivering a standout customer experience, maintaining depot cleanliness, and assisting customers with the vending machines. A friendly, proactive approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Cleaning or maintenance experience.
• High level of communication (verbal and written).
• First aid and/or fire warden certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide information on the Return and Earn scheme.
• Assist customers from their vehicles to the reverse vending machines and perform general cleaning and maintenance.
• Oversee day-to-day depot operations under the Depot Supervisor and ensure a friendly customer experience.
• Be proactive in making depots the pillar of the town and work autonomously when needed.

Skills

Cleaning/maintenance experience

Communication skills

First aid / Fire warden cert

Job description

Our mission? Clean Loop Recycling: a smarter, greener way to keep drink containers in circulation and out of our oceans, streets, and landfills. Thanks to our cutting-edge reverse vending technology, used containers get a second (and third, and fourth!) chance at life by turning back into containers again and again.

With over 900 collection points across New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, we’re proud to be making a real difference across Australia.

When you join TOMRA, you become a Looper and part of a passionate crew that’s all about doing good for the planet and our communities. We live and breathe our values of Responsibility, Passion, and Innovation, and we’re always looking for people who share that energy to join us.

We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. No matter your background, culture, language, or life journey- your perspective matters here.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're growing our team at our Smithfield Depot! If you’re personable, or a go getter and not afraid to get down and dirty, then this role is perfect for you. If you’re all of the above, even better!

Reporting to the Depot Supervisor, this role is responsible for day-to-day operations of TOMRA Bulk Depots and enhancing the TOMRA customer experience.

A typical day as a TOMRA Depot operator will see you greeting our customers and providing information on the Return and Earn scheme, assisting customers from their vehicles to our reverse vending machines and general cleaning and maintenance.

Beyond the day-to-day, we’re looking for someone can work autonomously, be a friendly face for our customers and make our depots the pillar of the town.

Some answers to commonly asked questions about this role:

• Pay rate for adults is paid at Level 2 Waste Management Award.
• Federal police check, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screen) and reference checks are part of the background process for employment.
• This is a full time role across 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day per week.

Qualifications

We are looking for the below, but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes- we will provide training!

• Cleaning or maintenance experience
• High level of communication (verbal and written)
• First aid and/or fire warden certification