Yard Hand

Australian Metal Recycling; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training to operate machinery

Seven-site network

Job summary

Australian Metal Recycling (AMR) is seeking a reliable, hands-on Yard Hand for our Kempsey depot as part of a seven-site NSW network. The role focuses on sorting, loading, operating machinery with training, and assisting customers with deliveries.

You will work Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm, in an outdoor, physical environment, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Training will be provided to develop additional machinery operating skills and grow within the business.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required or in progress.
• Experience in yards, warehouses or recycling desirable.
• Commitment to safety and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Sort, separate and process ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
• Load and unload from trucks and customer vehicles.
• Operate machinery and equipment with training provided.
• Assist customers and suppliers with scrap deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard.
• Follow safe work procedures and support the yard team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Site safety

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Australian Metal Recycling (AMR) partners with industrial and commercial businesses across Australia to deliver efficient, reliable and transparent scrap metal recycling. We handle both ferrous and non-ferrous material, and our people understand the demands of large-scale operations. It's work that takes practical thinking, good judgement and a team that gets the job done properly.

We operate seven yards across NSW, and our Kempsey depot is a key part of that network. We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Yard Hand to join the team.

About the role

• Sorting, separating and processing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal
• Loading and unloading from trucks and customer vehicles
• Operating machinery and equipment, with training provided, where required
• Assisting customers and suppliers with scrap metal deliveries
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard
• Following safe work procedures and supporting the wider yard team

This is a physical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys practical work and being part of a team. You'll work Monday to Friday, 7.30am-4.00pm, with plenty of variety throughout the day.

About you

• Experience in a yard, warehouse, recycling or similar hands on environment is desirable
• Current forklift licence (essential)
• Excavator experience (desirable), however on the job training offered for the right candidate
• Forklift, excavator or other machinery experience is highly regarded
• A genuine commitment to safety and doing things properly
• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physical tasks
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to get involved in all aspects of yard operations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer

• A permanent, full time role with a stable and growing business
• Monday to Friday hours
• Training and opportunities to develop additional machinery operating skills
• A supportive team and the backing of a seven site network