Forklift Operator

simsmetalm • San Jose, CA

34d • $27 - $27

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
Job Summary:
Operates forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades material accordingly. Transport bulk material to and from storage or processing areas by performing the following duties:

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years’ experience operating forklift
• In depth understanding of material types and grades
• Understanding of retail operation, functions, and transactions
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to comfortably wear a respirator.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, & memos.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Process transactions for retail operation.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
• Responsible for customer and employee safety in and around work area.
• Other duties as 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED