Waste Shredder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

PURPOSE/BASIC FUNCTION

To oversee production & maintenance of the Shredder while maintaining a high degree of safety.   This would include all aspects of daily production, maximize manpower performance and improve shredder maintenance to minimize downtime

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Shredder Production, including daily coordination of shredder operations
• Operate the Shredder during production shifts
• Perform and document pre-shift start up inspections 
• Repairs of breakdowns during a production shift
• Documentation of production totals
• Development and training of employees
• Lead training of safety standards to union personnel
• Insure all safety protocols are consistently followed
• Collaborate with other supervisors to prioritize the needs of the facility
• The employee may be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

Experience

Minimum four years experience supervising employees in the similar recycling field handling work or manufacturing operations required.  Hands on experience with the operation and maintenance of shredders and material handling equipment (e.g. cranes, shears, bailers).

Education

High school or technical school diploma required.

Skills

Employee must demonstrate good people skills in supervising the work of union and non-union employees.  Must be able to communicate with and motivate the work force to assure the completion of mechanical and maintenance repairs as expeditiously and cost effectively as possible, to avoid work stoppages while maintaining safety.  Must be able to take over (on an emergency basis) responsibility of the plant manager, and the operation of equipment (e.g. pay loaders, cranes and mill operator) due to the lack of union manpower.  Should have good understanding of the operation of equipment and be able to determine problems and be able to make decisions to solve the problem.  Must be computer literate to design and input various reports.  Must have some knowledge of different types of scrap metal. 

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.  Walk and be outside 8-10 hours per day.  Ability to weld and cut with oxyfuel equipment is preferred.  Assist and Supervise other supervisors/foremen and union employees to install/fabricate/alter and repair mill components and NF Production components.

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.