What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scale Operator position at Sims Limited?
Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.
At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.
Job Summary:
The scale operator is the first “face” of the Company. The scale operator will initiate the business transaction with the supplier, reviewing the material presented for sale, gathering all required documentation for what is being presented for sale, weigh the material in, direct the supplier where to go, weigh the supplier out and complete the transaction following all company policy and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the accuracy of all weighing
- Follow all applicable metal theft laws as they pertain to each type of transaction
- Keep the scale in balance for all weighing (no manual inputting)
- Keep the weighing equipment in good condition
- Conduct monthly scale weight spot checks; report all problems to your Supervisor
- Provide basic price quotes
- Keep all purchasing and sales tickets in alphabetical order
- Notify supervisor of any transaction discrepancies
- Test radiation detective system daily at the start of shift
- Other duties as assigned
Core Competencies:
- Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and ability to multi-task
- Excellent customer service skills
- Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment. Shift changes and overtime subject to business needs
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and mathematical skills
- Positive attitude, goal-oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Must be able to pass background check, and drug test
- 2 or 4 year college degree in Business or equivalent preferred
- Computer literate
- Must know how to operate forklift and bobcat
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Working Conditions:
- Primarily outdoor/yard environment with exposure to noise, dust, and heavy equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, climb, bend, and work in physically demanding conditions.
- Occasional weekend or extended hours may be required depending on business needs.
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.
At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. 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.