You will play a key role in supporting Sell & Parker's operations at our Blacktown battery recycling facility. This position involves performing a range of manual labour tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant processing of batteries and related materials.
Your responsibilities will include sorting, inspecting, and handling battery materials, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and assisting with equipment upkeep in a high-paced industrial setting.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Perform routine manual labour duties within the yard, including battery sorting, material segregation, and general housekeeping
- Inspect and sort batteries and related materials on conveyor systems, ensuring correct classification and safe handling
- Identify and safely remove prohibited or hazardous items (e.g. damaged lithium batteries & non-conforming waste)
- Assist machinery by removing materials that cannot be processed safely or may cause damage to equipment
- Monitor for and respond to potential safety hazards such as leaks, swelling batteries, or contamination risks
- Maintain cleanliness of the sorting line, work areas to meet safety and environmental standards
- Clean equipment as scheduled or required to ensure safe operation and longevity
- Assist with routine maintenance activities when required
- Follow site traffic management procedures and contribute to a safe working environment for all personnel
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
About You
- Experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or mining industries (desirable but not essential)
- Experience handling hazardous materials or batteries is highly regarded
- Valid Forklift Licence (required)
- Comfortable performing manual handling and labour-intensive tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) practices, particularly around hazardous materials
- High attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and non-conforming materials
- Strong organisational skills and problem-solving ability
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
- Physically fit and able to pass Drug and Alcohol screening requirements
- Hold full working rights in Australia
- Able to pass a Police Check
WHY SELL & PARKER?
- Competitive remuneration for the right candidate
- Employment with a well-established company
- To be part of an enjoyable team and work environment.
- Further training will be provided to the successful candidate.
- Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Health initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Leave
ABOUT US
Trading since 1966 Sell & Parker Metal Recycling Services is an Australian-owned and operated private company. We are buyers and sellers of all grades and all quantities of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals, we process the scrap ourselves and sell directly to end users making us completely independent of other scrap merchants.
For further information visit http://www.sellparker.com.au
Sell and Parker is an Equal Prospect Employer; we pride ourselves on having great working conditions and placing safety as our number one priority.
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📌 General Hand (Battery Sorting) (Blacktown)
🏢 Sell and Parker
📍 Blacktown
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