Shred Specialist - Mon–Fri 2:00 PM– 10:30PM

Vital Records Control (VRC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Records Control is seeking a Shred Specialist in Houston to support shredding operations and warehouse duties. You will unload, stage, and load shredded paper from trucks and operate shredding and baling equipment, while maintaining a safe, efficient work area.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred 2+ years in manufacturing or warehouse settings, with forklift experience. You will join a team-focused, safety-conscious environment and contribute to daily operations and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or warehouse preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred and forklift driving knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stage shredded paper, media, and product from trucks.
• Operate and maintain shredding and baling machinery at the branch.
• Ensure paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.
• Support off-site shredding program operations.
• Operate forklifts and perform basic forklift maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace per VRC and NAID standards.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to security and safety protocols in operations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift driving

Job description

Shred Specialist

The Shred Specialist position at Vital Records Control Companies (“VRC”) is responsible for receiving, segregating and loading wastepaper into a paper shredder as well as various traditional warehouse support duties. The Shred Specialist is a member of the local operations team who coordinates the daily volume of shred and assures that services are completed, and the team is prepared for the next day. The Shred Specialist must be a team player and contribute to a safe and harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading and staging of shredded paper, media, and product from VRC trucks at the assigned branch.
• Operate and maintain shredding and baling machinery at the branch.
• Ensure all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.
• Perform shredding operations in support of VRC's off-site shredding program.
• Operate forklifts and perform preventative maintenance on forklifts as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area according to VRC and NAID standards.
• Perform weekly, monthly and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintain a responsible approach to all security and safety matters related to the operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of customer service in all aspects of the job.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Understands the importance of detail, accuracy, safety, and security.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and is always willing to assist others.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Six (6) months of forklift driving is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of forklift truck driving and maintenance
• Excellent physical ability; Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds repeatedly over the course of the day.
• Ability to withstand the physically strenuous demands of lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.

Salary

$17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

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