Operator Afternoon Shift

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Operator

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same?

Join our Milperra recycling operation and play a vital role in keeping materials moving through one of Australia's leading metal recycling businesses. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll operate a range of mobile plant and equipment while contributing to a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

This is a permanent afternoon shift position, generally working from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, with flexibility required as finish times may vary to meet operational needs.

What you’ll be doing:

- Safely load and unload trucks, skip bins, trailers, and customer vehicles.

- Operate a variety of mobile plant including forklifts, excavators, loaders, and material handlers.

- Sort, grade, and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet operational and quality standards.

- Assist with the receival, processing, storage, and dispatch of recyclable materials.

- Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

- Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.

- Support day-to-day yard operations and assist team members across the site.

- Deliver excellent customer service to drivers, contractors, visitors, and customers on site.

What you’ll bring:

- Current Forklift Licence with practical operating experience.

- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.

- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

- Flexible approach with a willingness to support different operational areas.

- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.

- Experience operating mobile plant is highly regarded.

- Previous exposure to metal recycling or metal grading is advantageous but not essential.

Why work for us:

- Join an environmentally conscious organisation

- A competitive salary with overtime

- Opportunity to gain further certification and career progression

- Company Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers

- Health and wellbeing support: BUPA discounts and an Employee Assistance Program

- Novated leasing options providing convenience and savings

- Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits

Join our Milperra team and build a long-term career in Australia's growing recycling industry.

We look forward to hearing from 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 Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.