Recycling Yard Operator – Forklift & Excavator Pro

Sims Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Overtime salary

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing support

Novated leasing

Superannuation sessions

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking multiple Operators for our Rocklea Recycling Yard, reporting to the Yard Manager. You will operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant to sort, process and move ferrous and non-ferrous metals safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, working in a fast-paced environment and helping maintain safety, customer service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence with hands-on operating experience.
• Experience operating excavators or other heavy mobile plant is preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant safely.
• Load/unload trucks, trailers and skip bins.
• Sort, grade and process metals for recycling.
• Receive, process and dispatch recyclable materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard environment.
• Follow WH&S and environmental requirements.

Skills

Forklift licence

Excavator operation

Safety conscious

Independent with teamwork

Customer-focused

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Excavators

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking multiple Operators for our Rocklea Recycling Yard, reporting to the Yard Manager. You will operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant to sort, process and move ferrous and non-ferrous metals safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, working in a fast-paced environment and helping maintain safety, customer service and operational excellence.