Equipment Operator

simsmetalm•Petersburg, VA

11d

About The Position

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. The EO operates equipment to include; frontend loader with bucket, 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, bobcat and skid steer. Operators are to follow all Sims safety regulations and golden rules. Operator will provide pre-shift and end of shift inspections and is responsible for greasing and daily upkeep of equipment and work areas.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Valid Driver's license
Minimum of 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning
Completes inspection report prior to using equipment
Safely operate machinery under the direction of the shift supervisor or production manager.
Load trucks, pile scrap material, load/unload barges and rail cars
End of shift clean up and equipment inspection
Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
Commit to the overall safety of the work environment.
Sweeps and shovels residual waste from process.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

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.

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