Forklift Operator

Sims Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking a forklift operator in San Jose, CA to unload customers and load trailers for transport of scrap materials. You will inspect incoming material and grade it accordingly, and move bulk material between storage and processing areas.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, handling retail transactions, performing routine loader maintenance, completing inspections, and keeping the area clean and safe. OSHA-compliant safety is emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required (3–5 years).
• In-depth understanding of material types and grades.
• Understanding of retail operations, functions, and transactions.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.
• Must wear respirator.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, memos.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Process transactions for retail operation.
• Perform routine maintenance on loader (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).
• Complete inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
• Ensure safety of customers and employees in and around the work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material types & grades knowledge

Retail operations understanding

Reading instructions

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Hourly rate: $28.95 per hour

Job Summary:

Operates forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades material accordingly. Transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas by performing the following duties:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Process transactions for retail operation.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
• Responsible for customer and employee safety in and around work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience operating forklift
• In depth understanding of material types and grades
• Understanding of retail operation, functions, and transactions
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to comfortably wear a respirator.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, & memos.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.