Yard Hand/forklift Driver

3 days ago

Yatala, Australia Sims Limited Full time

**The Role**:
We’re seeking a driven, customer-facing individual for our Yatala yard. Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will work within a team to sort, grade, purchase, and process scrap metal using various equipment. IMMEDIATE START

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Load & unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers with forklift
- 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**:

- Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for exceeding expectations.
- A valid _**Forklift**_ license and operational experience are essential. Excavator operation experience is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and build new skills through training
- Excellent attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.

**In return, we offer**:

- A competitive hourly rate and overtime
- Paid on-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for career progression

**Perks at Work**:

- An environmentally conscious company recognised as the **most sustainable corporation**in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index.
- **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.
- **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.
- **Confidential counselling and support services** through our tailored EAP program.
- Access exclusive **superannuation sessions t**ailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits.

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.

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Application Question(s):

- What is your expected hourly rate?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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