What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Flow Coordinator position at Sims Metal?
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.
Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm M-F and some Saturdays as needed
Job Summary
The Material Flow Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the safe and efficient movement, inspection, inventory, packaging, and shipment of railcar and recycled metal components throughout the facility. This position operates material handling equipment, including forklifts, skid loaders, manlifts, and water trucks, to support the Supervisor in maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing customer orders, and ensuring materials are processed and shipped according to company standards. The Material Flow Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting production flow, operational efficiency, and workplace safety.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This position is primarily performed in an outdoor metals recycling and railcar component processing environment. Employees may be exposed to changing weather conditions, dust, dirt, vibration, noise, and moving industrial equipment. Strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures is required.
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.
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.
Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm M-F and some Saturdays as needed
Job Summary
The Material Flow Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the safe and efficient movement, inspection, inventory, packaging, and shipment of railcar and recycled metal components throughout the facility. This position operates material handling equipment, including forklifts, skid loaders, manlifts, and water trucks, to support the Supervisor in maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing customer orders, and ensuring materials are processed and shipped according to company standards. The Material Flow Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting production flow, operational efficiency, and workplace safety.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts, skid loaders, manlifts, water trucks, and other material handling equipment.
- Adhere to all SMM safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Conduct equipment inspections prior to operation and report deficiencies immediately.
- Assist the Supervisor with receiving, inspecting, identifying, and inventorying railcar and recycled metal components.
- Coordinate the movement of materials throughout the yard and warehouse to support operational needs.
- Manually palletize parts and package materials according to specification sheets and customer requirements.
- Load wheel sets, palletized materials, and other products onto trailers for shipment.
- Complete pre-operational equipment inspections and maintain required inspection records.
- Verify inventory counts and assist with material tracking and inventory control.
- Ensure proper storage, organization, and identification of materials within designated areas.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas through routine housekeeping activities.
- Identify and report damaged materials, equipment issues, inventory discrepancies, and safety concerns.
- Support loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving activities as needed.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, drivers, customers, and team members to ensure efficient material flow.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, procedures, correspondence, and work orders.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Previous experience operating forklifts, skid loaders, manlifts, or other heavy equipment.
- Experience in metals recycling, manufacturing, railroad, logistics, warehousing, or industrial operations.
- Forklift certification or ability to become certified through company training.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to safely enter and exit equipment multiple times per shift.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and dust.
- Ability to work around moving equipment, heavy machinery, and industrial noise.
This position is primarily performed in an outdoor metals recycling and railcar component processing environment. Employees may be exposed to changing weather conditions, dust, dirt, vibration, noise, and moving industrial equipment. Strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures is required.
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.