Precious Metals Solutions Process Operator

Sims Ltd.; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solutions Process Operator at Sims Limited in Franklin Park, IL, will be responsible for extracting precious metals from complex raw materials and ensuring safe, efficient operations. You will monitor inventories, operate equipment, maintain records, and support continuous improvement in a high‑volume industrial environment while adhering to EH&S policies and quality standards.

With 1–2 years of warehouse or heavy industrial experience, you will collaborate with supervision to optimize

Qualifications

• Relevant high school qualifications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in warehouse environment.
• 2 years of experience in heavy industrial environment, preferred.
• Some experience with basic machine maintenance processes, preferred.
• 2 years of experience in the plating field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety, Health, and Environmental policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Transfer spent solutions to evaporators.
• Monitor chemical inventory levels and communicate need for re-supply.
• Sort, package, and stage material as directed by Lead or Supervisor.
• Regularly inspect equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training as appropriate.
• Report accidents or incidents to Lead or Supervisor and complete required forms.
• May operate two machines simultaneously.
• May assist with monthly inventory.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Forklift driving and pallet jack

Manual handling and power tools

Basic arithmetic

Chemicals/plating experience

Reading and following instructions

Teamwork

Chemistry understanding

Education

High school qualifications

Job description

The Solutions Process Operator at Sims Limited in Franklin Park, IL, will be responsible for extracting precious metals from complex raw materials and ensuring safe, efficient operations. You will monitor inventories, operate equipment, maintain records, and support continuous improvement in a high‑volume industrial environment while adhering to EH&S policies and quality standards.

With 1–2 years of warehouse or heavy industrial experience, you will collaborate with supervision to optimize