Operator 2-St Peters

Date: 29 Oct 2025

Location:
Alexandria, NSW, AU, 2015

Company: simsmetalm

Req ID: 5947

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.

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

• Forklift (LF) license/ticket
• Forklift & Material Handler / Excavator experience
• 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

• Consistent day shift with family friendly hours
• Competitive rates in line with our Enterprise Agreement
• On the job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression
• Safety focused work environment within a supportive team
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks (primary carer) or 6 weeks (non-primary).

Sound Like You?

If you enjoy operating machines and want a stable role with competitive rates, overtime and great people - apply now and join a team where your skills are appreciated

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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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.