Laborer

Sims Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laborer, where you'll play a vital role in metal recycling. This position involves performing general labor duties in a dynamic yard environment, ensuring safety and efficiency. You'll be part of a team that values environmental sustainability and is committed to creating a safe workplace. If you're ready to take on physical challenges and contribute to a greener future, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive setting, where your efforts will make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Must pass physical and drug screen; able to wear PPE comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties in the yard.
• Ensure customer safety in and around the work area.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Laborer

Date: Mar 5, 2025

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60608

Company: simsmetalm

Salary Range: 35844.00 - 46598.00 USD

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. 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.

Job Summary:

Perform general labor duties specifically in the ferrous area of the yard.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
2. Responsible for customer safety in and around work area.

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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to comfortably wear all Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., uniforms, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hard hat, etc.).

Core Competencies:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, hot, and wet weather conditions; moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be exposed to lead levels at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air during an eight-hour work period. The employee is at risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Sims Limited 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.