Laborer - 2nd Shift

simsmetalm • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

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.
2nd Shift - Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 5am and Fridays 5pm-1am
Purpose of the Role:
Assist in the daily operations of the warehouse, including sorting, processing, and handling various types of scrap metal. This role requires attention to safety, and the ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Forklift certified
• Must be able to comfortably wear all Personal Protective Equipment. (I.e. Uniforms, Safety glasses, Steel Toed Shoes, Hard hat, etc.)
• Previous experience in a recycling, scrap, or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and perform physical labor in outdoor or industrial conditions
• Basic knowledge of metal types (training provided if necessary)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience in a recycling, scrap, or industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform & maintain general housekeeping.
• Load and unload materials manually or with the use of a forklift
• Sort and separate metals (e.g., ferrous vs. non-ferrous) according to type and grade
• Assist with preparing scrap materials for shipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work site
• Follow proper safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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