Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

Sims Metal in San Jose, CA is hiring a forklift operator to support unloading and loading, inspect materials, and transport bulk material to storage or processing areas. You will operate forklifts, ensure safety, and perform basic maintenance and housekeeping as part of daily duties.

Candidates should have 3–5 years forklift experience, understand material grades and retail transactions, and be able to read instructions and speak English.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience operating forklift.
• In depth understanding of material types and grades.
• Understanding of retail operation, functions, and transactions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Reading comprehension

English language

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

• 3 to 5 years’ experience operating forklift
• In depth understanding of material types and grades
• Understanding of retail operation, functions, and transactions
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.