Shredding Specialist

The Shredding Specialist is responsible for receiving, segregating, and loading waste paper into a paper shredder as well as various traditional warehouse support duties. The Shredding Specialist is a member of the local operations team who coordinates the parking of all trucks in preparation for the next day. The Shredding Specialist must be a team player and contribute to a safe and harmonious work environment.

$18.46 per hour.

2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 1:30 pm to 10 pm

Stericycle is a U.S. based business‑to‑business services company and leading provider of compliance‑based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well‑being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start‑up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size.

Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well‑being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

• Unloads shredded paper, media, and products from Shred‑it’s trucks at the assigned branch nightly.
• Reload trucks with specific equipment needed for the next day’s assignment.
• Operates and maintains baling machinery at the branch.
• Ensures all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.
• Performs shredding operations in support of Shred‑it’s off‑site shredding program.
• Safeguards plant hardware and equipment by locking and activating security systems.
• Operates forklifts and performs preventative maintenance on forklifts as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area according to Shred‑It and NAID standards.
• Ensures that all truck compartments and cabs are cleaned nightly in accordance with company guidelines.
• Performs weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains supplies for plant operations.
• Always maintain a responsible approach to all security and safety matters related to the operation of Shred‑it following the company’s policies and procedures, bringing the manager’s attention to any and all areas of concern.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ Years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• 6+ Months experience as a certified forklift driver and basic maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required and a history of good driving records.
• Forklift Certification is preferred.
• Identifies major activities of, and services provided by, the operations function.
• Locates and interprets standard and management reports on plant activities.
• Describes characteristics of a well‑run manufacturing plant.