Yard Supervisor (shredder)

Yard Supervisor (shredder)

Date: Jun 5, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60608 Company: simsmetalm 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.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for overseeing the processing of scrap as efficiently as possible while promoting an accident-free and environmentally compliant workplace. The Yard Supervisor is also responsible for oversight of the yard personnel and day to day operations including maintenance on equipment, monthly inspections, and safety.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works with site and regional staff, vendor/suppliers, and clients/customers.
• Oversees yard operations including directing employees.
• Trains and directs department employees in proper use of equipment.
• Order and purchases parts and equipment.
• Provides training in the areas of safety equipment operations and material identification.
• Performs weekly and monthly inspections of all equipment and machinery.
• Schedules preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains site and equipment maintenance records.
• Responsible for troubleshooting hydraulic problems and directing personnel in repairing equipment.
• Responsible for enforcement of safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience: Must have 3 5 years applicable industry experience or related industry. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred. Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience. Must be willing to work in shop area and outdoor environment in all types of weather. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in Spanish a plus. Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Must have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find suitable solutions for productivity, environmental, safety-related, and employment issues. Minimum of 2 years' experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs on heavy equipment and machinery desired. Commercial license (Class A) a plus. Must have some knowledge of computers. Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in a scrap yard including but not limited to: torches, cranes, loaders, forklifts, bobcats, shears, balers, and other production-related equipment.

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