Yard Hand: Safety‑Focused, Forklift Training

Sims Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support: BUPA and

Novated leasing options

Company Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks

Exclusive superannuation sessions

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a motivated and reliable Yard Hand to join our Rocklea team in Brisbane. In this hands-on role you’ll process, sort and handle recyclable materials, load and unload trucks and customers, and learn to operate forklifts and other mobile plant equipment.

You’ll be supported with training and development, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career progression within a global metal recycling leader. A forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• We’re interested in people with the right attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Strong focus on workplace safety.
• Reliable and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Processing, sorting and handling recyclable materials
• Loading and unloading trucks and customer vehicles
• Learning to operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant equipment
• Conducting general yard maintenance and housekeeping
• Supporting site operations and material movements
• Following all safety, environmental and operational procedures
• Identifying hazards and contributing to a strong safety culture
• Providing great customer service to customers, suppliers and transport operators

Skills

Safety focus

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Hands-on

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking a motivated and reliable Yard Hand to join our Rocklea team in Brisbane. In this hands-on role you’ll process, sort and handle recyclable materials, load and unload trucks and customers, and learn to operate forklifts and other mobile plant equipment.

You’ll be supported with training and development, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career progression within a global metal recycling leader. A forklift licence is advantageous but not essential.