Laborer

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:

Ensure autos are depolluted prior to processing. This includes draining of all fluids and removal of batteries to ensure safety during material handling and processing.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspection of entire work area and specifically SEDA rack to check for any damage that may compromise structural integrity of rack.
• Observe loader operator to ensure vehicle is placed properly on the track to avoid the car falling off. Watch and make sure vehicle is on rack and properly balanced. Communicate any issues immediately to avoid property damage and/or injury.
• Drill into oil pans on motor block and transmission to drain oil. Plug hole made by drill when oil is done draining into hose.
• Insert coolant draining needle into coolant hose and leave there until all coolant fluid is drained.
• Drill into Gasoline tank and keep drill placed there (same as with oil drill) until no more gasoline is visibly draining form tank.
• Remove catalytic converter(s) using Cat Cutter and place into storage bin.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Crane Operator certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand and use hands.
• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• 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 with assistance.
• 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.)
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and risk of radiation.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe Well, Band Together, Be Accountable Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate Have Fun.