Recycling Yard Operator: Forklift & Excavator Pro

Sims Metal Management Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Competitive salary

Parental leave: 12 weeks (primary), 6–

BUPA discounts

Novated leasing options

Career progression

Job summary

Sims Metal Management Ltd. is hiring multiple Yard Operators for our Rocklea Recycling Yard in Brisbane. Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant to sort, process and move metals safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role suits those who enjoy outdoor work, operating machinery and contributing to a fast-paced yard operation with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence with practical operating experience.
• Experience operating excavators or other heavy mobile plant.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant equipment safely and effectively.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers and skip bins.
• Sort, grade and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Receive, process and dispatch recyclable materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow workplace health, safety, environmental and operational requirements.
• Identify hazards and contribute to a safety culture.
• Assist with general yard duties as required.
• Provide professional and friendly service to customers and transport operators.

Skills

Forklift licence

Excavator operation

Workplace safety

Independence

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Sims Metal Management Ltd. is hiring multiple Yard Operators for our Rocklea Recycling Yard in Brisbane. Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant to sort, process and move metals safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role suits those who enjoy outdoor work, operating machinery and contributing to a fast-paced yard operation with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.