[ref. n7564517] Machine Operator - Dunedin
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.
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.
Your new role
Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will safely operate machinery in order to sort, grade and purchase metals. Full training will be provided for the successful applicants!
Your responsibilities will include:- Load & unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers.
- Operator equipment, including forklift and/or excavator (where licenced).
- Ensure customers receive a high level of service.
- Grading and sorting metals.
- Demonstrating personal responsibility for and commitment to OH&S policies and procedures.
- Attention to detail – This role involves working with metal and requires the ability to identify and separate different materials.
- A can-do attitude, you will be open to undertaking training to diversify your skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, numeracy skills, and basic computer literacy.
- Previous experience in customer service and/or similar roles.
- Forklift ticket is highly regarded
- WTR licence
- Class 2 licence and Hiab experience
- A competitive remuneration package.
- On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression.
Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications Close20 June 2025, 11:00pm NZDT
Why Sims?- Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights's Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Career; or 6 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Non-Primary Carer/ Partner.
- Southern Cross: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
- We help you to save for your retirement by matching employee's KiwiSaver contributions of 3%.
- Do you currently hold any endorsements on your driver’s license, such as Forklift (F) and or Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers (WTR)?
- What types of heavy machinery have you operated?
- Do you have customer service experience?