Job Description
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.
Our Wingfield yard is seeking a practical, hands-on yard hand / plant operator, to contribute to general yard activities, maintain smooth and safe daily operations, and assist customers with basic enquiries and service needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Load and unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers
Grade, sort, and manage metals to meet operational and quality standards
Maintain site compliance with environmental guidelines and OH&S policies
Deliver excellent service to internal and external customers
Operate plant equipment including material handlers, forklifts, loaders, and excavators (where licensed)
What we're looking for:
Experience operating forklift - Licence essential
Excavator, loader, skid steer, or other plant tickets - advantageous
Good customer service skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Hands-on approach and willingness to be flexible
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and excellent attendance
Positive, can-do attitude and openness to training to expand skills
What We Offer
Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways
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.
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.
Our Wingfield yard is seeking a practical, hands-on yard hand / plant operator, to contribute to general yard activities, maintain smooth and safe daily operations, and assist customers with basic enquiries and service needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Load and unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers
Grade, sort, and manage metals to meet operational and quality standards
Maintain site compliance with environmental guidelines and OH&S policies
Deliver excellent service to internal and external customers
Operate plant equipment including material handlers, forklifts, loaders, and excavators (where licensed)
What we're looking for:
Experience operating forklift - Licence essential
Excavator, loader, skid steer, or other plant tickets - advantageous
Good customer service skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Hands-on approach and willingness to be flexible
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and excellent attendance
Positive, can-do attitude and openness to training to expand skills
What We Offer
Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The General Hand/ Plant Operator position is now open for candidates interested in the BPO Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in BPO Jobs is a plus.