Operator 2-st Peters

**Operator 2-St Peters**:

- Date: 18 Jul 2025
- Location: Alexandria, NSW, AU, 2015
- Company: simsmetalm
- Req ID: 5625

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.

If you get a thrill from being behind the controls, love working with heavy machinery, and enjoy a fast-paced, hands-on role—this is the job for you

We're looking for a confident operator to join our tight-knit team in Alexandria/St Peters. You'll spend your days in the seat of a **Material Handler** and **Forklift**, helping to sort and process scrap metal in a safe, well-run yard. No two days are the same and you’ll be making a real impact in a company that values sustainability and solid teamwork.

**Hours of Work**
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (standard hours)
- Every second Saturday (overtime rates apply)

**Your Responsibilities Will Include**
- Load & unload trucks, skip bins and trailers
- Operate equipment, including forklift and Material Handler
- Ensure customers receive a high level of service
- Grading and sorting materials (on-site training provided)
- Demonstrating personal responsibility for and commitment to OH&S policies and procedures

**To Be Successful in This Opportunity, You Will Have**
- Material Handler / Excavator experience (no ticket required)
- Forklift (LF) license/ticket
- Ability to work independently
- A can-do attitude and willingness to undertake training to diversify your skills
- Excellent attendance, reliability, and attention to detail

**In Return, We Offer**
- **Sustainability Leadership** - Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the _most sustainable corporation in 2024_ by Corporate Knights' Global 100 index
- **Paid 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 Leasing** - Access tax-effective vehicle leasing for convenience and savings
- **BUPA Health Insurance Discounts** - Exclusive rates for you and your family
- **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** - Confidential counselling and mental health support
- **Superannuation Support** - Access tailored sessions to better understand and manage your super benefits

**Sound Like You?**

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