Metal Sorter

Sims Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position (Teamsters Local 853)

Job summary

Sims Metal is a global leader in metal recycling, with operations worldwide. This role sorts scrap metal by grade and size, supporting a union environment (Teamsters Local 853).

The job is based in San Jose, CA and offers pay at a rate of $28.95 per hour with standard benefits; physical requirements and safety obligations apply. The position emphasizes manual sorting, quality control, and safe handling of materials in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or one to twelve months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Responsibilities

• Removes metal/plastic from sorting table, hand-truck, or conveyor and stacks in piles or places in rack or on conveyor, according to grade of the metal/plastic.
• Gauges types of metal/plastic by sight on sorting table.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location:

San Jose, CA, US, 95112

Company: simsmetalm

Salary Range: 43317.00 - 56312.00 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. 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.

Pay Rate: $28.95 per hour; Union position (Teamsters Local 853)

Job Summary:

Sorts scrap metal according to grade and size by performing the duties outlined below.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Removes metal/plastic from sorting table, hand-truck, or conveyor and stacks in piles or places in rack or on conveyor, according to grade of the metal/plastic.


• Gauges types of metal/plastic by sight on sorting table.


• Keeps work area clean.


• 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to twelve months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

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.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle, or feel, and reach; climb and balance.


• Must be able to speak and listen.


• Occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.


• Vision abilities required 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.

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration.


• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.


• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritises employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organisation. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.

Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto