Industrial Laborer

About the company

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.

• A typical work schedule is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday with overtime as required including weekends. Schedule subject to change based on business necessity.
• The pay rate starts at $24.00 per hour. (Non-Union position)
• This position requires outdoor work, which includes inclement weather.
• This position requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

Job Summary:

Operates material handler (grapple/magnet), front end loader, skid steer, or forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades accordingly.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Load and unload customer’s trucks/vehicles.
• Starts engine, shift gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Perform & maintain general housekeeping.
• Responsible for customer & employee safety in and around work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience working Heavy Equipment
• 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.

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators
• Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in bins or barrels according to type, size, condition, coloring marking or other characteristics
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors and conveyances
• Clean and lubricate equipment
• Sweeps and shovels residual waste from process
• Perform other duties as assigned

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, and feel. Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work outside under extreme temperature conditions. (Heat, cold, snow etc.) The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sims Metals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value the diversity of all our employees. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their fullest potential. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship status, marital or familial status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics by Federal, State, or Local laws. Sims Metals is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To find out more about Sims Metals, please visit www.simsltd.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• I've read the job description and understand this job requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check requirements.
• Are you willing to work outdoors in inclement weather? This includes rain, snow, sleet, warm, cold and hot temperatures.
• This position requires outdoor work, which includes inclement weather.

This position requires passing a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

• Are you willing to accept a pay rate starting at $24.00 per hour?

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24