Forklift Operator

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.

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage metal materials throughout the recycling yard. This position requires strong attention to safety, equipment care, and awareness of surrounding employees and heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage metal materials.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, bins, and pallets.
• Move materials to designated processing, storage, and staging areas.
• Perform and document required pre-use equipment inspections.
• Report equipment defects, damage, spills, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Follow site traffic rules, safety procedures, and equipment operating requirements.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Keep work and staging areas clean and organized.
• Wear required PPE and participate in safety training.
• Assist with general yard duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift or material-handling experience preferred.
• Industrial, recycling, manufacturing, construction, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Must successfully complete required forklift training and evaluation.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to frequently enter and exit equipment and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift materials as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable working around noise, dust, scrap metal, uneven surfaces, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, safety-toe boots, gloves, and other required protection.

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.

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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.