Cashier

simsmetalm

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. The company plays a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve the planet. Sims believes in developing its people, offering opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers through a promote-from-within philosophy and continuous learning programs. Employing over 4,100 people worldwide across more than 155 facilities in 13 countries, Sims is an ASX-listed company providing stability, transparency, and professional growth, driven by its purpose to create a world without waste. This Cashier role involves handling cash transactions, collaborating with yard personnel, recording daily transactions, and maintaining inventory and organization of the scrap yard. Additionally, the position includes responsibilities related to the yard’s truck scale and Non-Ferrous Scale, such as weighing vehicles, sampling inbound materials, maintaining scaling documentation, reviewing loads, upkeeping scale facilities, collecting fees, ensuring legal weight limits, performing safety inspections, assisting with vehicle loading/unloading, keeping the weighbridge area clean, and issuing receipts. The Non-Ferrous Scale Operator specifically inspects and weighs incoming non-ferrous metals, enters commodity codes, and places materials in designated recycling locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three years of previous cash handling experience in retail environment

Nice To Haves

College degree in business desirable or equivalent business experience
Ability to learn many different types of scrap metal
Excellent phone etiquette with clear verbal communication skills
Basic math and computer skills necessary
Work with various levels of customers with a focus on service

Responsibilities

Handle cash transactions: Process payments, issue change, and maintain accurate cash records.
Collaborate with team: Work with yard personnel to ensure smooth operations and support team members.
Record transactions: Verify cash amounts received and prepare reports for daily transactions.
Communicate with staff: Use communication tools like walkie-talkies to facilitate smooth operations.
Maintain inventory: Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the scrap yard and maintain accurate inventory records.
Other duties as assigned.
Weighing vehicles
Sampling of inbound materials
Maintaining inbound and outbound scaling documentation
Reviewing loads and paperwork for inbound and outbound vehicles
Upkeeping scale house and scales
Collecting fees from drivers and maintaining records
Ensuring trucks don't exceed their maximum weight by law
Performing safety inspections
Assisting in loading and unloading of vehicles
Keeping the weighbridge area clean and tidy
Issuing receipts to customers
Inspects and weighs incoming non-ferrous metals
Enters the correct commodity codes
Places materials in their designated locations for recycling