Machine Operator

4 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Sims Metal Full time

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.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will safely operate machinery in order to sort, grade, and purchase metals.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Load & unload trucks, skip bins and trailers.
  • Operate equipment, including material handler and other plants (where licensed)
  • Ensure customers receive a high level of service.
  • Grading and sorting materials.
  • Maintaining site and associated activities to comply with environmental guidelines while demonstrating personal responsibility and commitment to OH&S policies and procedures.

To Be Successful In This Opportunity, You Will Have
  • Forklift (LF) license - would be an advantage
  • Ability to work independently.
  • A can-do attitude, you will be open to undertaking training in order to diversify your skills.
  • Excellent attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.

In Return, We Offer
  • A competitive salary and overtime
  • On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression

Interested?

Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you

Applications Close

Thu 28 Aug 2025, 11:00pm AEST

Perks At Work
  • Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
  • Parental Leave: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
  • Novated Lease: Enjoy tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings.
  • BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
  • Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
  • Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation 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.

At Sims together we are a diverse group ofemployees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. 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.
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