Outdoor Recycling Yard Supervisor

Sims Limited; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate the loading, unloading, storing, transferring and processing of recyclables at an outdoor facility. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and accountability across material handling operations.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 3–5 years of industry experience, and strong customer service and communication skills. Candidates must be able to work in all weather and lift up to 100 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of applicable industry experience or related industry.
• Willing to work in shop area and outdoor environments in all types of weather.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Confers with plant personnel, plans and allocates use of material handling equipment such as conveyors, cranes, tractors and trucks.
• Directs workers engaged in keeping records of materials received and used.
• Inspects incoming materials and verifies invoices.
• Responsible for enforcement of safety regulations.
• Interprets job orders to workers and assigns duties.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Performs activities of workers.
• Responsible for reporting and help correcting all HAZ ID’s and near misses.
• Directs customers to safe unloading areas.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sims Metal in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Foreman to supervise and coordinate the loading, unloading, storing, transferring and processing of recyclables at an outdoor facility. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and accountability across material handling operations.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 3–5 years of industry experience, and strong customer service and communication skills. Candidates must be able to work in all weather and lift up to 100 pounds as needed.