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.
Company: Sims Metal
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $28.00 per hour, with flexibility to offer higher compensation based on experience.
Schedule: Primarily first shift; candidates must be flexible based on operational and business needs.
Sims Metal is looking for a motivated, hands-on Yard Foreman to join our operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in industrial operations, construction, warehousing, manufacturing, or heavy equipment who is looking to develop their leadership skills and build a long-term career in the scrap metal recycling industry.
Previous scrap metal experience is a plus but is not required. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the drive to grow within our organization.
Our ideal candidate is someone who leads by example, isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, and takes pride in running a safe and productive operation. You don't need to know everything about scrap metal on day one. We're looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in industrial operations and management.
If you have experience in industrial operations, enjoy leading teams, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, we encourage you to apply.
Build your career with Sims Metal and become part of an industry that keeps valuable resources moving.
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.

Sims Metal, division of Sims Limited, is a global metal recycler with operations that encompass the buying, processing and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Our metal recycling operations are located across the United States, Australasia and the United Kingdom and comprise a network of processing facilities – many with deep-water port access supported by an extensive network of feeder yards. We provide customized recycling services to meet the individual needs of commercial and industrial scrap metal producers, and we buy ferrous metal from metal dealers, peddlers, auto wreckers, demolition firms and others who generate obsolete metal, and from manufacturers who generate industrial metal.